Research Assistant I, Infectious Disease - Boston, United States - Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Description
Research Assistant I, Infectious Disease
Working under the supervision of a Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator and following established policies and procedures, assists with clinical research studies.
May be responsible for the following activities:
recruiting and evaluating patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; transporting laboratory specimens; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct HIV, COVID19, and other infectious disease Clinical Trials in both healthy and immunocompromised individuals.
- Provide assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
- May contribute to study and database design, if applicable.
- Recruit and evaluate potential study participants. Per protocol instruction, conduct telephone interviews and schedule participants for study visits and screening.
- Responsible for managing various regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board and/or Biosafety Committee (i.e., study registrations, amendments, reportable events, study closures).
- Responsible for maintaining the patient information database for the study. Required to input data and maintain participant records as part of recordkeeping function.
- Responsible for preparing Case Report Forms for participants and monitoring visits.
- Responsible for assisting in quarterly monitoring visits from study sponsors.
- Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
- Answer any phone calls and inquiries regarding the study protocol. When appropriate, refer participants to their supervisor or clinical staff.
- Will be trained to perform clinical procedures such as, but not limited to: phlebotomy, vitals assessments, pointofcare tests, nasal/nasopharyngeal swabs, and other specimen collections as specified in the protocol.
- Collect and coordinate laboratory and tissue specimens transport to designated lab personnel. May include limited processing of samples, if needed.
- Monitor and set up any needed equipment.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies when necessary.
- All other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS or BA Degree, New or recent graduate with relevant course or project work
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Sound degree of computer literacy.
- Ability to methodically record data.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an Infectious Disease ambulatory clinic setting located in the main hospital.
EEO Statement
Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Other Locations Massachusetts
Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115
Job Clinical
Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department BWH Department Of Medicine / Infectious Disease
Job Posting Apr 23, 2024
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