What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist (Infectious Disease - Koo & Manne-Goehler) position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
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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.
The Research Specialist will routinely collaborate with physicians, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and laboratory personnel. He/she/they must be able to ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinical procedures/ standard practices. This job reports to Drs Koo and Manne-Goehler.
Job Summary
The Research Specialist must function independently and with general direction/supervision from the Principal Investigator and her staff. This candidate will provide primary support to conducting clinical and translational research studies developing novel therapeutics and diagnostics for various infectious diseases.
Qualifications
The Research Specialist must function independently and with general direction/supervision from the Principal Investigator and her staff. This candidate will provide primary support to conducting clinical and translational research studies developing novel therapeutics and diagnostics for various infectious diseases.
Daily activities include participating in subject enrollment, collecting patient samples, maintaining documentation, and analyzing data.
The Research Specialist will routinely collaborate with physicians, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and laboratory personnel. He/she/they must be able to ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinical procedures/ standard practices. This job reports to Drs Koo and Manne-Goehler.
This may partly be a federally funded grant (research) position.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will conduct research activities in the outpatient/inpatient setting and laboratories of the Division of Infectious Diseases, BWH/DFCI.
New hires to the Division of Infectious Diseases will share a typical clinical research environment with postdoctoral fellows and research assistants.
Education
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
Experience
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
181 Longwood Avenue
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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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.
The Research Specialist will routinely collaborate with physicians, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and laboratory personnel. He/she/they must be able to ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinical procedures/ standard practices. This job reports to Drs Koo and Manne-Goehler.
Job Summary
The Research Specialist must function independently and with general direction/supervision from the Principal Investigator and her staff. This candidate will provide primary support to conducting clinical and translational research studies developing novel therapeutics and diagnostics for various infectious diseases.
Qualifications
The Research Specialist must function independently and with general direction/supervision from the Principal Investigator and her staff. This candidate will provide primary support to conducting clinical and translational research studies developing novel therapeutics and diagnostics for various infectious diseases.
Daily activities include participating in subject enrollment, collecting patient samples, maintaining documentation, and analyzing data.
The Research Specialist will routinely collaborate with physicians, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and laboratory personnel. He/she/they must be able to ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinical procedures/ standard practices. This job reports to Drs Koo and Manne-Goehler.
This may partly be a federally funded grant (research) position.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Researches, develops, designs, executes, and interprets clinical breath research protocols, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement, particularly in murine models of bacterial and fungal pneumonia.
- Coordinates research study activities. Function as a resource for all study issues. Identifies problems and develops solutions.
- Interact with patients/subjects about studies, including patient education, instruction, and follow-up. May serve as the liaison between patients and physicians.
- Implements quality management activities, including data validation and quality control.
- Participates in training and orienting new staff.
- Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, and presentations.
- All other duties, as assigned.
- Strong research design and analytical skills
- In-depth knowledge of the field of research
- Excellent time management/organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Versatility and perseverance
The Research Assistant will conduct research activities in the outpatient/inpatient setting and laboratories of the Division of Infectious Diseases, BWH/DFCI.
New hires to the Division of Infectious Diseases will share a typical clinical research environment with postdoctoral fellows and research assistants.
Education
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
Experience
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Must be a problem solver willing to take the initiative and prioritize tasks, thereby ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to perform a variety of highly specialized cell culture and molecular biology procedures.
- A high degree of computer literacy in order to use various spreadsheet, database, accounting and word processing programs to assist in administrative, grant proposal preparation, and research reporting activities.
- Excellent organizational skills in order to formulate, implement, and monitor a number of interrelated tasks.
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in handling of sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize work from several sources.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communications.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
181 Longwood Avenue
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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
