Research Assistant I - Boston, United States - Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

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Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Research Assistant I

GENERAL SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW STATEMENT

The Hypertension Service is a clinical and research program within the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

Our research focuses on renal denervation, which is a newly FDA approved procedure to treat hypertension.

The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to engage in many facets of clinical research, such as recruitment, manuscript preparation, and working with trial participants.

The department is looking for a motivated individual to work as a Research Assistant helping in the development, implementation, and analysis of research protocols.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee three to four active clinical studies; tasks include the planning, development, and implementation of clinical protocols.
Collect and enter data and manage study databases.
Preparation and submission of research protocol to the IRB.
Ensure that clinical research activities are carried out in compliance with Partners IRB and established research protocol.
Assist in data analysis.
Participates in manuscript preparation, editing and submission. Specific tasks include literature searches and reference checking and documenting using EndNote software.
Comfortable speaking with patients, taking blood pressures, and documenting protocol deviations & adverse events

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Experience in clinical research

Experience working with patients in a clinical setting

Experience in data collection, data management, and data analysis methods

Proficient in Microsoft Office, database management, and possibly EndNote

Organized and dependable

Must possess initiative

Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills

Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum Bachelor's degree
2 years commitment
Experience in clinical research methods and clinical research protocols preferred
Experience with IRB submission is a plus

EEO Statement

Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus

Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115

Job Clinical

Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Schedule Part-time

Standard Hours 20

Shift Day Job

Employee Status Regular

Recruiting Department BWH Department Of Medicine / Endocrinology

Job Posting May 10, 2024