Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Posting Category
Research
Job Posting Description
Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The Rosamund Stone Zander and Hansjoerg Wyss Translational Neuroscience Center (TNC) is comprised of translational investigators and clinical experts focused on neurogenetic and neurodevelopmental disorders. The clinical research assistant will work with TNC research coordinators and physicians to execute a multitude of observational and interventional clinical trial related activities. Specific conditions of focus include, but are not limited to, cerebral palsy, Kleefstra syndrome, cerebrovascular disorders, and other genetic neurodevelopmental disorders.
Under immediate supervision, they will coordinate the activities of daily operations of clinical research studies. They will be responsible for the screening, consenting, recruitment, and selection of participants for studies. Additionally, the clinical research assistant will prepare IRB and/or CCI documentation and submissions in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and /or other members of the research team. They will also conduct data collection activities and prepare analytical reports regarding results of studies. This position is looking for a preferred two year time commitment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consents and recruits participants for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provides detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicates all policies and procedures, and responds to all inquiries. Evaluates suitability of prospective study candidates and makes selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study.
- Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on-site and off-site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinates follow-up visits as necessary. Acts as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoots resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study.
- Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Committee on Clinical Investigations (CCI) submissions, together with the Principal Investigator of the study.
- Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.
- Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.
- Coordinates activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study. Communicates project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitors and reviews data collection, data entry, and informed consent procedures - ensuring consistency of application for each study.
- Performs other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:- The knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in STEM or psychology.
Experience:- Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
- Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to participants, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions. Work also requires advanced writing skills.
Office/Site Location
Brookline
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
Pay Range
$41246.40-$61339.20 Annual
