Research Assistant - Newborn Medicine
Research Assistant - Newborn Medicine
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARYFollowing established policies procedures and study protocols: provides assistance on clinical research studies including recruiting evaluating and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy EKGs etc.; accurately maintaining and updating data generated by the study regularly.
Additionally provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis interpretation QA/QC and assists in completing reports and presentations; assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates the implementation both internally and externally of a clinical research study including conducting approaches consents and randomization of participants if applicable.
Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction coordinates with other research and clinical staff to complete enrollment delivery of study interventions collection of data per protocol and organization and analyses of data as indicated by the study protocol
Maintains contact with study participants and coordinates study visits.
Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
Sends any applicable study questionnaire and tracks responses or administers questionnaire by phone.
Responsible for coordination and implementation of infant and childhood follow-up of study participants including coordination with multidisciplinary staff.
Develops organizes and/or maintains detailed clinical and research databases. May use programs such as excel and REDCap. Responsible for data validation and quality control.
Manage communication and logistics for all study stakeholders including participants and the IRB. Maintains regular communications with the IRB and ensures study compliance and other regulatory requirements as indicated.
-Study cohort management.
-Outreach communication with subjects conducting mailings follow-up on mailings and obtaining necessary documents.
-Assists with preparing progress reports with basic prescriptive statistics.
-Gathers information to aid in the development of future research proposals.
-Trains and orients new staff.
-Occasional night and/or weekend work may be required.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Related post-bachelors research experience of a minimum of 1 year required.
Preferred:
Prior experience with music interventions in healthcare.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Intermediate computer literacy including database tools.
- Knowledge of data management programs.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism and work more independently.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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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 People-Focused half Performance-Focused) 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
