Clinical Research Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They rely on a diverse range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts, to achieve their mission and provide exceptional care. The organization believes that high-performing teams are crucial for groundbreaking medical discoveries. This Clinical Research Assistant position operates under the direct supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager, or Principal Investigator. The role involves providing assistance on clinical research studies, adhering to established policies and procedures. While the supervisor is available for unusual situations, they also regularly review the progress of the work. This position does not require direct patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
0-1 year of related experience
Careful attention to details
Good organizational skills
Ability to follow directions
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
Works independently under close supervision

Responsibilities

Collects and organizes patient data.
Maintains records and databases.
Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports.
Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews and schedules patients for visits.
Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Conducts library searches.
Performs administrative support duties as required.
Verifies accuracy of study forms.
Updates study forms per protocol.
Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
Assists with formal audits of data.
Documents patient visits and procedures.
Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.
Assists with interviewing study subjects.
Administers and scores questionnaires.
Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects.
Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy.
Assists with study regulatory submissions.
Writes consent forms.
Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria.