Clinical Research Assistant, Center for Clinical Investigation, Hybrid

Mass General Brigham - Boston, MA

Full-time

Boston, MA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Clinical Research Assistant at the Center for Clinical Investigation plays a vital role in supporting clinical research studies under the supervision of a manager, lead coordinator, or Principal Investigator. This position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of clinical trials. The assistant will be tasked with screening and scheduling potential participants, developing and implementing effective patient recruitment strategies, and performing essential clinical tests such as phlebotomy and ECGs. Additionally, the role requires maintaining and updating data generated by the study, assisting in evaluating the suitability of potential participants, and handling assorted administrative tasks related to patient documents and research projects. In this role, the Clinical Research Assistant will coordinate the implementation of sponsored clinical research studies, both internally and externally. They will initiate and maintain recruitment contact with study participants, ensuring that applicants meet the necessary criteria and making independent judgments regarding their suitability for participation. Collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Research Manager is crucial for developing and executing patient recruitment strategies. The assistant will also work closely with the RCNet Manager and CCI Administrative Director on various administrative duties integral to the CCI/RCNet programs. The position requires regular interaction with patients and subjects, providing education about the study, procedural instructions, and follow-up communication. The assistant will serve as a liaison between patients and physicians, acting as a resource for participants and their families. Responsibilities also include data collection, maintaining patient information databases, developing and organizing study forms, and ensuring data validation and quality control. The assistant may be required to perform data entry into case report forms (CRFs) and conduct minimal analysis and reporting. Completing regulatory paperwork for institutional review board approval in conjunction with the Research Manager is also part of the role. The assistant will handle various study-related communications, including answering inquiries and mailing study information to participants, while maintaining regular communication with the Principal Investigator about all aspects of the research trial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of sponsored clinical research studies internally and externally.
• Initiates and maintains recruitment contact with study participants, screening applicants and making independent judgments on their suitability.
• Develops and implements patient recruitment strategies in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Research Manager.
• Performs clinical tests such as phlebotomy and ECGs as required.
• Maintains patient information databases and develops, organizes, and maintains study forms.
• Ensures data validation and quality control, including data entry into CRFs and minimal analysis.
• Completes regulatory paperwork for institutional review board approval in conjunction with the Research Manager.
• Handles various administrative duties integral to CCI/RCNet programs.
• Serves as a liaison between patients and physicians, providing education and procedural instructions.
• Communicates regularly with the Principal Investigator about all aspects of the research trial.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) required; equivalent experience or research certification acceptable.
• Previous laboratory, research, or clinical work preferred.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology, clinical practice, and/or research studies is highly desired.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound independent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve technical or research problems.
• High degree of computer literacy and knowledge of data management programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Careful attention to detail and professionalism.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical research setting.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for clinical trials.