Clinical Research Assistant II
Partner's Healthcare

Job Info

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Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Job Summary
We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to work in the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute under the supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI) Lois Choi-Kain, MD, MEd and the GPDI Business Office Manager. Working independently and under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant provides support to clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Assistant may be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgment of suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending changes to protocols, and managing existing datasets. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies. • Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. • Working in concert with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies. • Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data validation and quality control. May also conduct preliminary analyses and assist the lab's statistical consultant. • In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval. • Recommends changes to research protocols. • Performs literature searches to support protocol development for new studies and the interpretation of existing datasets. • Assists Principal Investigator with preparation for presentation and written published articles. • Trains and orients new staff. May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area. • Assists Principal Investigator in screening subjects for IRB approved protocols and coordinating study visits. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education; Bachelor's Degree 1 year of post degree relevant research experience

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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