Clinical Research Assistant I- IT

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

2d•$19 - $31•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 in Working knowledge of R or Python or equivalent.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

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