Clinical Research Assistant

Boston Children's Hospital is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant to coordinate clinical research projects focused on improving outcomes for children with allergic and related conditions. The role supports studies ranging from observational research to clinical trials, including participant recruitment and coordination, clinical assessments, data management, and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

Assist Principal Investigator(s) (PIs) in implementing clinical research studies

Recruit, consent, and coordinate study visits for participants

Provide detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicate all policies and procedures, and respond to all inquiries

Serve as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study

Conduct clinical assessments such as skin prick testing, peak flow measurements, and height and weight

Perform data collection, data entry, and data quality checks for clinical research studies

Assist in preparation of institutional review board (IRB) protocol submissions and amendments

Maintain regulatory binders, source documents, and study supplies

Assist in development and maintenance of surveys, forms, and instruments for research purposes

Participate in weekly research coordinator team meetings and present summaries of recruitment progress and study updates

Perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required

Preferred

A two-year commitment is preferable

Experience communicating or working with patients is preferred

Patient-Facing Experience

Communication

Benefits

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

Discounted rates on T-passes

Company

Comprehensive pediatric health care and specialized hospital services

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

http://www.childrenshospital.org/

Founded in 1869

10001+ employees

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required

A two-year commitment is preferable

Experience communicating or working with patients is preferred

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Microsoft PowerPoint, Patient Communication

Preferred skills

A two-year commitment is preferable

Experience

Entry level