Clinical Research Assistant, 40 Hours, Renal

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
221 Longwood Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2025
Working under the supervision of one or more Principal Investigator s and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies involving kidney transplant patients. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides assistance on clinical research studies per study guidelines and protocols. 2. Recruits, evaluates, (consents where appropriate) and enrolls patients into clinical research studies. Per protocol instructions, conducts telephone interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening. 3. Obtains biological samples from patients in the hospital. 4. Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for studies. Performs quality assurance checks for all clinical data. 5. Work with Internal Review Board to submit documents for and maintain protocol approval s and current regulatory documentation 6. Assists study investigators with conferences and manuscript preparation, and any other data-related tasks. 7. Creates and implements recruitment strategies for studies. 8. All other duties, as assigned. Education Bachelor's Degree Science required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Careful attention to detail. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks. - Computer literacy including database tool. - Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism. - Ability to work independently - Excellent interpersonal skills required for working with study participants. - Good oral and written communication skills. - Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues, and to interpret the acceptability of data results. - Knowledge of clinical research protocols. - High degree of computer literacy. - 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. - Knowledge of data management programs. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.