Research Assistant I TRG BWH Cardiovascular

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

The nature and level of work provide scientific support for the Thrombosis Research Group and administrative support for a high-level cardiologist. Responsibilities include research assistance in data collection, data entry, and data analysis for ongoing and planned clinical trials. Responsibilities also include organization of office activities at One Brigham Circle to facilitate the research mission of our group. The employee will provide backup support to the other office staff as needed.

Qualifications

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESEARCH

• Collect, verify, and analyze data in research databases
• Assist in drafting necessary paperwork and forms for research trials
• Participate in meetings and teleconferences with Co-Investigators as needed
• Maintain systems to track patients eligible for clinical trials
• File all research related materials
• Organize, assist, and run patient research visits, as appropriate to the particular circumstance.
• Liaise with BWH Research Pharmacy to obtain study drug for patients.
• Assist physicians, nurses, and administrative staff with ongoing and planned randomized clinical trials and observational studies
• Maintain study inventory, and order study and office supplies.
• Proactively reach out to identify personnel at various study sites to facilitate subject recruitment and assure timely information collection.
• Maintain patient study files, electronic study databases, and tracking systems for study participants.
• Enter study data into EXCEL and web-based databases.
• Perform frequent audits to ensure integrity of study data.
• Arrange the logistics for the subjects to complete additional tests as part of the study.
• Prepare enrollment updates and participate in study meetings.
• Maintain detailed records of research activities, including study protocols and records of subject enrollment and sample collection.
• Function as the lead person for all responsibilities related to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Draft IRB documents for the research studies, including original applications, submission of amendments, and annual reviews.
• Prevent IRB problems from arising.
• Troubleshoot IRB problems if they do arise. Maintain close contact by phone and in person as necessary with IRB staff.
• Perform basic data analysis. Assemble datasets from different sources and prepare reports summarizing progress and problems in ongoing research studies.
• Perform other research duties as required.
  
  

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Book meetings as needed.
• Assist with answering and triaging telephone calls for both the research and clinical offices.
• Fill in for other office staff as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of work under potentially high pressure to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Prior experience reviewing medical records
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data management programs
• minimum 2 -year commitment
  
  

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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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