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

Description

Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager, or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. Maybe responsible for the following activities: recruiting and evaluating patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

• Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
• Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone.
• interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening. May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
• Interact with patients/subjects regarding study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up. May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.
• Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be required to input data, do minimum analysis, and run various reports.
• Maintains patients records as part of record keeping function.
• Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
• Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
• Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
BS OR BA

New graduate with relevant course or project work

EEO Statement
BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.