Clinical Research Assistant

Massachusetts Eye And Ear • Belmont, MA

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About The Position

The Digital Neuropsychology and Brain Health Laboratory at McLean Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and skilled candidate for a Clinical Research Assistant position. The Clinical Research Assistant will work independently and under the supervision of Shifali Singh, PhD, a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist. This laboratory explores how cognitive function is associated with physiological and psychological status, aiming to advance research at the intersection of cognitive health, technology development, and participant engagement. For more information, visit the online platform TestMyBrain (testmybrain.org).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Related experience 0-1 year.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree