Clinical Research Assistant II Neuroscience Clinical Trials

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$24 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment and Research Initiative (IIH-TRI) is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant II to join our translational research and clinical trial program. This individual will support core projects of the IIH-TRI, including: (i) the study of hormonal, metabolic, and genetic factors in IIH as part of the Harvard Biomarkers Study 2.0; (ii) MRI analysis of glymphatic transit to understand IIH pathophysiology and improve diagnostic accuracy; and (iii) and an investigator initiated clinical trial. Working under the supervision of the Administrative Director of the CNCT and the Principal Investigators. This role may be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgments of the suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending protocol changes, and overseeing the work of more entry-level staff. Collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study; all IRB submissions such as applications, amendments, annual reviews, and adverse events. We are looking for a hardworking, detail orientated, and focused candidate. Good interpersonal skills are required. The ideal candidate will be interested to grow in a long-term biomedical career in medicine or clinical research. Most time will be dedicated to clinical research activities, but there will be ample exposure to both clinical evaluation and basic science related to IIH. Wetlab procedures could include processing of patient samples for biobanking or running analyses on previously biobanked samples. There will be a requirement to keep detailed logs of patient research visits and research activities and liaise with regulatory staff for small-scale clinical trials. Interdisciplinary interactions will include physicians, scientists and allied health professionals. There will be an opportunity to contribute to scientific publications arising from this work.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Science required
Relevant research and data management experience 1-2 years required
Ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants and patients in the division
Good oral and written communication skills.
Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
High degree of computer literacy and ability/willingness to learn basic website management skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
Knowledge of data management programs.
Knowledge of clinical research protocols, including IRB regulatory documentation

Nice To Haves

Coding skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists research colleagues in the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.
Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. May be required to administer clinical tests such testing of visual acuity or clinical activity scores, etc. There may be opportunities to take history of patients, write up reports for attendings’ review, and shadow on a weekly basis.
Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
Develops, organizes, and/or maintains study databases, including a registry of patients tracked by the IIH-TRI. Responsible for data validation and quality control.
In conjunction with Research Manager/Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.
Recommends changes to research protocols.
Performs literature searches, as appropriate.
Assists PI or Research Manager with preparation for presentation and written published articles; there are opportunities to communicate research to colleagues.
Responsible for training and orienting new staff.
All other duties as assigned.