Research Assistant (Genetics & Epidemiology/Clinical Research)

Joslin Diabetes Center•Boston, MA

1d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant assists with a research project testing the effectiveness of the drug sotagliflozin in preventing kidney function loss in type 1 diabetes by means of a clinical trial, as well as support the clinical research team in multiple studies on the use of diabetes technology in the adult and older adult population. Identify potential participants among the patients attending the Joslin Clinic. Interview and examine study participants in the Clinical Research Center (CRC) communicating to participants the essence and implication of involvement in a clinical research study. Obtain blood samples for lab testing using phlebotomy skills. Process, label, and store blood samples. Monitor participants’ adherence to treatment. Record data in electronic databases and hard copy, keeping all documents in an up-to-date and organized manner at all times. The research assistant will keep track of participant visit schedules and complete visits, and report study participants’ progress to PI. The research assistant will also help keep regulatory information up to date for the Joslin Internal Review Board (IRB) and the Committee on Human Studies (CHS). As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Requirements

BS or BA
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills
Organizational and analytical skills
Attentiveness to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent computer skills

Responsibilities

Recruit study participants through mailings, telephone calls, clinic interviews and schedule examination appointments.
Explain to patients the nature of the study and obtain informed consent.
Interview and examine study participants in the CRC.
Obtain blood samples for lab testing using phlebotomy skills.
Process and store samples, transporting these in a safe manner.
Store data in appropriate electronic databases and hard copy.
Work independently to complete projects for deadlines, and report progress to project manager on a regular basis.
Participate in research team meetings, including reporting participant progress to project manager and principal investigator.
Assist with some data analysis, poster preparation, manuscript preparation for the Munshi/Toschi lab as needed/
Be available via telephone and e-mail to assist the study participants having difficulty utilizing the technology that may be part of the study procedures.
Assists with preparation of IRB application and continuation documents.
Keep all study data in a neat and organized manner, acceptable for IRB or study sponsor review for audit at any time during or after the study.
Other duties as assigned.