• Clinical Research Assistant I - Gynecology

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    80483BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Assistant I - GynecologyDepartment:GynecologyAutoReqId:80483BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:Position Summary/ Department Summary:

    This Clinical Research Assistant will be housed in the Division of Gynecology. The primary responsibility for this position will be abstracting clinical data to develop a database of clinical outcomes for patients who have been seen in the division with diagnoses of interest. This individual will also provide support and assistance to our division research specialist around consenting for studies when she is double-booked or otherwise not available.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Consents and recruits patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provides detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicates all policies and procedures, and responds to all inquiries. Evaluates suitability of prospective study candidates and makes selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study.

    + Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on site and off site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinates follow up visits as necessary. Acts as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoots resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study.

    + Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board IRB and Committee on Clinical Investigations CCI submissions, together with the Private Investigator of the study.

    + Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.

    + Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.

    + Coordinates activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study. Communicates project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:

    + A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM, Psychology or a related field

    Experience:

    + Comfort with reproductive and sexual health topics.

    + Comfort with transgender health topics.

    + Willingness to ask questions and openness to learning.

     

    Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid