Research Assistant I Sleep Medicine

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Assistant I supports projects within the Program in Sleep Medicine Epidemiology and Sleep and Cardiovascular Medicine in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Under the general supervision of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator, and following established study policies and procedures, the role assists with research activities including participant recruitment and eligibility evaluation, informed consent and regulatory requirements, data collection and management, study cohort management, and communications with participants and investigators. The position also supports epidemiological and other population-based research, clinical research tests, data processing, database maintenance, and data entry. The role does not require patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Candidates completing a bachelor’s degree have six months from hire to provide degree equivalency verification, or up to one year if starting per diem.

Responsibilities

Collect, manage, manipulate, analyze, and report research data.
Manage study cohorts.
Communicate with research subjects, conduct mailings and follow up on mailings, and obtain necessary documents.
Assist with epidemiological studies and other population-based research.
Recruit individuals for sleep-disorder research studies and clinical trials and evaluate their eligibility.
Obtain informed consent and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
Collect and organize subject data.
Schedule participants for study visits and perform clinical research tests.
Assist with data processing, maintain databases, and perform data entry.
Assist with communications to study participants and investigators.