Research Assistant I BWH Neurology Fox Lab

About the position

Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager, or Principal Investigator, this position involves providing assistance on clinical research studies while adhering to established policies and procedures. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting the research process, including recruiting and evaluating patients for studies, performing cognitive testing, and ensuring the accurate collection and entry of data. The individual will be tasked with scheduling appointments, assuring completion of visits, and maintaining and updating data generated by the study. The responsibilities extend to managing IRB submissions and interacting with regulatory personnel, as well as administering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) when required. The position also involves direct interaction with patients, providing education about the study, procedural instructions, and follow-up care. The individual may serve as a liaison between patients and physicians, ensuring effective communication and support throughout the study process. In addition to patient interaction, the role includes responsibilities for data collection and maintaining a patient information database. This may involve inputting data, conducting minimum analysis, and generating various reports. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining patient records, mailing study information to participants, and responding to inquiries regarding study protocols. Other duties may include monitoring and setting up necessary equipment, managing the IRB and DUA pipeline, assisting with MRI image acquisition, and maintaining inventory and ordering supplies as needed. All other duties as assigned will also be part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
• Recruits and evaluates potential study patients.
• Conducts telephone interviews or schedules patients for study visits and screenings as per protocol instruction.
• May be required to perform transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
• Interacts with patients/subjects regarding the study, including patient education and procedural instruction.
• Serves as a liaison between patients and physicians when necessary.
• Collects data and maintains the patient information database for the study.
• Inputs data, performs minimum analysis, and runs various reports as needed.
• Maintains patient records as part of the record-keeping function.
• Mails various study information or packets to study participants.
• Answers phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol.
• Refers participants to supervisors or clinical staff when appropriate.
• Monitors and sets up any needed equipment for the study.
• Manages IRB and DUA pipeline as requested.
• Assists with MRI image acquisition and MRI data processing, including construction and debugging of data analysis pipelines.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS or BA in a relevant field.
• New graduate with relevant course or project work.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Knowledge of computer programs and databases.