Clinical Research Assistant
Clinical Research Assistant
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Job Description
At Mass General Brigham we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors nurses business people and tech experts to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a notforprofit organization Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care research teaching and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare people of color people with disabilities LGBTQ community and/or gender expansive first and secondgeneration immigrants veterans and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.
Job Summary
The AllanBlitz Research Group a crossinstitution collaboration between the BWH Division of Global Health Equity the MGH Division of Infectious Diseases the MGH Sexual Health Clinic the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and numerous international partners are developing novel pointofcare diagnostic assays to address disparities in the care of sexually transmitted infections globally. The group is seeking a talented and motivated Clinical Research Assistant who can play a central role in this effort. The Research Assistant will work on a variety of projects in infectious diseases especially sexually transmitted diseases antimicrobial resistance and field implementation working closely with Dr. LaoTzu AllanBlitz.The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree with a strong academic track record superior interpersonal skills a high degree of selfmotivation and interest in a career in medicine science and/or public health. Additional experience in clinical research database management and basic laboratory skills are strongly preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination Responsibilities:
Provide assistance on daytoday operations of other research activities including but not limited to literature reviews drafting reports implementation creating educational documents and communications.
Recruiting patients for study participation and obtaining informed consent
Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture)
Assisting with additional data entry and management responsibilities
Interacting with principal investigators regularly ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct
Additional general administrative support
Assisting with other academic projects in collaboration with principal investigators (e.g. academic lectures scientific conference presentations)
Working with other research assistants and clinical research coordinators on research projects
Laboratory Responsibilities:
Labels and analyzes laboratory samples obtained from the Sexual Health Clinic
Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed
Conducts analysis of results and may begin interpretation of results
Maintains laboratory notebook
Prepares lab reagents instruments chemicals and equipment
Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation
Maintains and orders supplies
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Knowledge of clinical Research Protocols 01 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Careful attention to details.
Good organizational skills.
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of clinical Research Protocols.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently 3466
- Walking Frequently 3466
- Sitting Occasionally 333
- Lifting Frequently 3466 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently 3466 20lbs 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally 333
- Pulling Occasionally 333
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2
- Balancing Frequently 3466
- Stooping Occasionally 333
- Kneeling Occasionally 333
- Crouching Occasionally 333
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2
- Reaching Frequently 3466
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently 3466
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently 3466
- Feeling Constantly 67100
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2
- Vision Far Constantly 67100
- Vision Near Constantly 67100
- Talking Constantly 67100
- Hearing Constantly 67100
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
