Boston Children's Hospital is one of the United States’ largest pediatric medical centers. The specialty hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, was established in
Clinical Research Assistant
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Massachusetts
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17 days ago
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$41.2K - $61.3K / year
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Clinical Research Assistant
Boston Children's Hospital
Title: Clinical Research Assistant Location: Brookline United States ID 85389BR Neurology Status Full-Time Standard Hours per Week 40 Job Category Research Regular, Temporary, Per Diem Regular Pay Range $41246.40-$61339.20 Annual Office/Site Location Brookline Remote Eligibility Part Remote/Hybrid Job Description: Consents and enrolls patients for research studies by providing detailed information on the Research Study to patients and families. Is responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures and responds to all inquiries. Obtains informed consent and enrolls patients in research studies. Reviews clinical information to identify patients meeting study inclusion criteria. 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 documentation needed for Institutional Review Board (IRB) on submissions, for PI approval. Tracks progress from submission to approval. Assist in developing supportive study documents such as informed consent forms, monitoring templates, study subject tracking tools, monitoring forms, study manuals, and training materials, as required for a study. Assist with the tracking and compilation of enrollment information. May assist with preparation of manuscripts and reports to be submitted to academic journals. May help train and orient newly hired study personnel. Coordinates activities with various departments to ensure correct testing/processing and sends clear instructions to each study. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study. Position Summary The Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center (TNC) focuses on advancing research and clinical care for individuals with Rett syndrome, CDKL5 deficiency disorder, and related neurological conditions. The program combines innovative translational research with patient-centered clinical studies to improve understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and develop new therapeutic approaches. The Clinical Research Assistant supports both clinical and research operations within the Neurology department. This role involves coordinating research studies, maintaining clinical and research databases, recruiting and enrolling participants, assisting with remote and in-person study visits, collecting and managing study data, and collaborating closely with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams. Key Responsibilities: - Maintaining day-to-day operations of innovative clinical and research databases. - Assisting the Principal Investigator and senior team leaders in the development, implementation, and coordination of research projects. - Developing recruitment strategies, enrolling research participants in studies, and facilitating sample collection and distribution. - Assisting with remote and in-person recruitment and study visits, which may include electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, behavioral testing, treatment trials, and other measures. - Collecting and recording study data from participant interviews and medical records and assisting with the development and maintenance of study files and databases. - Coordinating and actively participating in team meetings and coordinator conference calls. Minimum Qualifications Education: - A BA/BS degree in health, psychology or related field, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant setting. Experience serving as a clinical research coordinator desired. Experience: - No years of experience are required or preferred for the position. - Knowledge of clinical research processes and best practices. - Exceptional organizational skills and multitasking abilities, with good attention to detail - The ability to take initiative and work with minimal direct supervision. - Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams. - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
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