BFT - Research II

Mass General Brigham • Somerville, MA

5h • Remote

About The Position

The Research II position works with Dr. Lyons and the Cancer Rehabilitation (CaRe) Lab on an NIH-funded, multisite study of a telehealth intervention designed to maximize functional recovery after breast cancer treatment. The interventionist delivers individual sessions covering cancer survivorship education, goal-setting, problem-solving, and priority elicitation, following the study protocol. Participants may choose telephone or videoconference sessions, and interventionists document session timing and content in a study REDCap database.

The role is designed for remote work and requires access to a private space for sessions. The project manager assigns participants based on their preferences and the interventionists’ availability, so flexibility in working hours is preferred. Training is provided after hire and continues as new tasks arise. The role is ideally suited to an occupational therapist, nurse, or other clinical specialist seeking research experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Human subjects protection training, including CITI human research certification.
• Excellent organizational skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and problem-solve creatively.
• Comfort delivering sessions by both telephone and videoconference.
• Access to a private space for remote sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience, such as occupational therapy, nursing, or work as a mental health clinician.
• Flexibility to work hours that accommodate study participants’ session preferences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver study intervention sessions by telephone or videoconference in accordance with the study protocol.
• Complete study documentation, including recording session timing and content in the study REDCap database.
• Assist with grant and manuscript preparation.
• Perform other duties as needed for the conduct of the research study.
• Complete and maintain human subjects protection and good clinical practice training.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level