Clinical Research Assistant I (MFM)

Care New England Health System • Providence, RI

57d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for assisting in the acquisition and recording of patient information for research projects. Assists in the recruitment of study participants. Administers study questionnaires and standardized assessments. Ensures the integrity of study data. Prepares and maintains study records, performs biospecimen collections, and enters data into databases. Reviews relevant literature to gather information and may participate in the development of research protocols. Maintains files, audio archive, procedures, verification and validation routines. Performs chart reviews. Must be willing to work on-call, nights, weekends and holidays, as required. Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in the field of psychology, nursing, or related discipline
• At least 1 year of experience with newborns and/or infants and families.
• Previous research experience, including data collection and entry into a computer system.
• Must be warm and friendly and quick to build rapport with study participants.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing informed consent procedures and assessment of all study participants.
• Must participate in training and be able to facilitate/administer data collection via infant EKG, Buccal/cheek swab, saliva sample, Cry recorder, and sleep mattress.
• Assists in the documenting and recording of research sessions, coding recorded sessions, and maintaining databases for data, literature, and video files.
• Keeps track of study timeline and appropriately contacts study families to schedule and administer participant questionnaires and assessments at baseline and follow-up time points.
• Performs medical chart reviews and identifies and extracts data from medical health records.
• Maintains files, procedures, verification and validation routines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Protects and preserves patient rights to confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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