Research Assistant I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY BG

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•$20 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Science required
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Careful attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Computer literacy, including database tools.
Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with study participants.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
Study cohort management.
Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.
Recruits, screens, enrolls, obtains informed consent, and follows subjects as part of a large-scale, longitudinal natural history study.
Abstracts medical information from patient records and interviews.
Prepares monthly calendars and reminders.
Organizes study blood draws and collection of other biologic samples.
Administers and scores battery of cognitive and psychosocial tests.
Maintains patient study files, electronic study database, and tracking system for study participants.
Assists with Institutional Review Board submissions, including annual reviews and study amendments.
Performs frequent audits to ensure the integrity of study data.
Prepares enrollment updates, participates in study meetings, and prepares study data for analysis and publication.
Prepares study kits, keeps track of inventory, and orders study supplies.
Serves as backup for several investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies. Backup responsibilities include recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, scheduling visits, and administering cognitive tests.
Other duties as assigned.