Clinical Research Assistant I Division of Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

This position includes a great deal of patient contact and opportunities to learn research skills such as data collection, management, and analysis, as well as scientific writing. Working under the supervision of a Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies in a highly productive research group within the Division of Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction at McLean Hospital under the direction of Roger D. Weiss, M.D. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and evaluating patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; maintaining and updating data generated by the study, and assistance with preparing scientific presentations, posters, and writing papers for publication in scientific journals.

 

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary
Summary
Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies.

Supervisor available to handle unusual situations and regularly reviews progress of work.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Collects and organizes patient data.

-Maintains records and databases.

-Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports.

-Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews and schedules patients for visits.

-Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.

-Conducts library searches.

-Performs administrative support duties as required.

-Verifies accuracy of study forms.

-Updates study forms per protocol.

-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.

-Assists with formal audits of data.

-Documents patient visits and procedures.

-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.

-Assists with interviewing study subjects.

-Administers and scores questionnaires.

-Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects.

-Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy.

-Assists with study regulatory submissions.

-Writes consent forms.

-Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria.

 

Education Bachelor's Degree required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Related experience 0-1 year Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Careful attention to details. - Good organizational skills. - Ability to follow directions. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes. - Working knowledge of clinical research protocols. - Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs. - Works independently under close supervision.

 

 

Hybrid

 

115 Mill Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$21.53 - $29.08/Hourly

 

Grade

MRA500

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

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