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Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Medical Chronobiology Program investigates the mechanisms underlying the daily variation in disease severity
the consequences of circadian disturbances such as in night shift work and the role of meal timing and genetics in
cardiometabolic function and disease.
Working under the supervision of a Research Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and
procedures provides assistance on clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and
evaluating subjects for studies; collecting organizing and analyzing research data; scheduling subjects for study visit;
maintaining and updating data generated by the study while using specific equipment and assays during the inlaboratory
portions of research protocols which will include combinations of day/evening/ night/weekend shifts.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of a Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator the Research Assistant will be responsible for
protocols being carried out by the Medical Chronobiology Program in the Division of Sleep Medicine.
1. Provide assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols that will include combinations of
day/evening/night/weekend shifts.
2. Recruit and evaluates potential study subjects per protocol guidelines. Per protocol instructions post advertisements for
subject recruitment conducts telephone interviews and schedules patient for study visit and screening. May be required to
perform clinical tests such as EKGs blood pressure measurement Hip Waist ratio etc.
3. Interact with patients/subjects with regard to study including patient education procedural instruction and followup.
4. Responsible for collecting data. May be required to input data do analysis and run various reports. Maintain subjects
records as part of record keeping function.
5. Helps with mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
6. Answer any telephone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refer study participants when appropriate to
Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator.
7. Monitor and set up any needed equipment for study protocols.
8. Assists with performing measurements of several study parameters on human subjects while using specific equipment
and assays during the inlaboratory portions of research protocols such as:
Noninvasive blood pressure and heart rate assessment from brachial artery (Spacelabs) assessment of resting metabolic
rate (Calorimeter) assessment of glucose tolerance betacell function and insulin sensitivity using highlystandardized
mixed meal tests and frequentlysampled intravenous glucose tolerance test tracking of food intake timing amount and
composition via timestamped photos through smartphone application.
9. Demonstrates professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.
10. Collaborates with hospital personnel to ensure proper of research protocols.
11. Monitors supplies and equipment necessary to conduct protocols.
12. Performs all other functions in order to complete research protocols. May be requested to assist investigators in the
preparation of IRB amendments and continuing reviews SOPs progress reports grant proposals and manuscripts as
needed.
13. Coordinates inlab visits:
a. Responsible for coordinating the inpatient staffing arrangements of the research studies for which you are the primary
recruiter. This includes working with the Principal Investigator Project Leader Division staff CCI staff and the study
candidates to schedule studies.
b. Ensure proper equipment and procedures are in place before a study to monitor data quality and monitor procedural
adherence on a regular basis.
14. May be responsible for maintaining and organizing freezers.
15. May be responsible for coordinating and planning meetings and Journal Clubs taking notes and making agendas.
16. May be responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and serving as the contact for outside vendors and training
entities.
17. Arranges and sends out blood samples when needed.
18. Performs other duties as required.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Medical Chronobiology Program investigates the mechanisms underlying the daily variation in disease severity

the consequences of circadian disturbances such as in night shift work and the role of meal timing and genetics in

cardiometabolic function and disease.

Working under the supervision of a Research Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and

procedures provides assistance on clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and

evaluating subjects for studies; collecting organizing and analyzing research data; scheduling subjects for study visit;

maintaining and updating data generated by the study while using specific equipment and assays during the inlaboratory

portions of research protocols which will include combinations of day/evening/ night/weekend shifts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of a Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator the Research Assistant will be responsible for

protocols being carried out by the Medical Chronobiology Program in the Division of Sleep Medicine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA/BS degree required; health science biology neuroscience psychology degree preferred.

2. Prefer individuals with science or patientcare background and interest in scientific research.

3. Must be flexible to a work schedule involving day/evening/night/weekend shifts based on demands of the research

protocols.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1. Must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills.

2. Familiarity with Windowsbased computers required. Must be able to continually learn new computer skills and update

existing skills.

3. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and work cooperatively with peers.

4. Ability to work effectively as a member of a research team. Display initiative and sound judgment in crisis or

unexpected situations. Take on additional work when required

5. Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.

6. Ability to follow directions carefully and once trained to work with a minimum of direct supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

During research studies nights overnights and weekend shifts will be required.

Busy laboratory environment. Occasional intense periods of work can be associated with particular scientific deadlines.

May require the lifting carrying of specimens or supplies and the pushing pulling cart of specimens or supplies.

Potential exposure to bloodborne diseases through contact with biological specimens.

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.

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Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc. 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.

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