Research Assistant I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY

Harvard Aging Brain Study investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital are looking for a Research Assistant to help coordinate the implementation of novel, smart-phone based assessments in older individuals. This role will involve working closely with study investigators on coordinating several studies, including implementing existing protocols, monitoring completion and dataflow, liaising with collaborating sites and studies, and helping schedule recurring participants as well as recruiting new ones. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in research experience for pursuing a career in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive and behavioral neurology, or similar.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead recruitment efforts from existing registries and other sources.
• Reviewing study details and obtaining informed consent from potential participants.
• Independently initiate new participants, sequences, and assignments on online platforms system and follow-up with participants to schedule the start and end of weekly testing periods.
• Oversee troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts when participants have any issues with the platform.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving issues related to platform that arise.
• Assist PIs and other coordinators with data analytics, data management, and quality assurance efforts as projects continue to expand.
• Administering cognitive testing and behavioral questionnaires for multiple research studies.
• Attending outreach/recruitment events in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A/B.S. with background in pre-med, psychology, neuroscience or related field required.
• No experience required, but those with 1+ year of clinical research experience (post-graduation) will be considered for an RA2 position.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work well independently, prioritizing work according to and within established study protocols.
• Extreme attention to detail to help manage multiple ongoing and complex studies.
• Excellent organizational skills to accomplish a variety of responsibilities and to establish and maintain efficient systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to interact with a variety of people in person and on the telephone are a must. Must be able to relate well with subjects, physicians, technologists and administrators both within our team and across different sites and collaborating studies.
• Ability to work under stress and within deadlines; the clinical research setting is a very busy and demanding environment.
• Experience with word processing software and Microsoft Excel.
• Bilingual- English/Spanish desired, but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office and clinic environment.