Clinical Research Assistant I- IT

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with data processing and basic analysis in clinical studies involving digital phenotyping (sensor and survey) data derived from smartphones as well as neuroimaging / fMRI data. Works closely with other clinical research staff. Helps coordinate and organize diverse datasets and supports ongoing clinical studies involving adults with mental illnesses and/or dementia. Some interactions with clinical patients related to learning about their use and experience with the lab's smartphone apps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required
• Working knowledge of R or Python or equivalent.
• Experience with computer systems including web based applications & Microsoft Office such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous clinical research project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff works with clinical studies data gathered from both smartphones and neuroimaging and is able to clean, process, and run basic analysis using the R or Python programming languages
• Learns protocol and monitors strict adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and research subjects.
• Reviews protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows.
• Identifies any problems with protocol compliance and notifies principal investigator and/or research nurse.
• Begins to learn how to independently resolve problems with protocol

Benefits

• The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level