BFT - Research Assistant for The Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center

Research Assistant

• Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center

About the Organization

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a Research Assistant. Our research team seeks to understand post COVID-19 complications in children and young adults, including Long COVID. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Program Manager, the RA will extract data from medical records, complete regulatory paperwork, ensure that study records are complete and well organized, communicate with study subjects and collaborators, and manage the day-to-day activities of an on-going clinical trial in Long COVID. This individual will work professionally with both clinic and research team staff and internal hospital departments to ensure that hospital and clinic protocols are followed. The RA consistently strives to assure and improve the quality of all aspects of the research program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes required hospital, departmental, disease-specific, and study-specific training
• Assists with study regulatory submissions and maintenance by:
• Preparing regulatory documents
  • Assisting with composing and amending consent forms, protocol summaries, and other documents for sponsor and/or IRB review
  • Assisting in the completion of Insight e-IRB applications
  • Ensuring that study documents are stored, maintained, and routed in compliance with applicable federal, hospital, departmental, and study-specific regulations
  • Maintaining study records including logs
• Assists with Quality Assurance/Quality Control and auditing/monitoring procedures by:
• Self- and peer-reviews documented procedures
  • Working to resolve data queries and ensure that data in electronic databases are accurate
• Works directly with subjects to execute assigned studies by:
• Speaking with patients to assist with recruitment for clinical trials
  • Coordinating study visits with subjects and clinical and research teams
  • Preparing study materials in preparation of visits
  • Assisting with collecting, processing, and shipping various biospecimens
• Works directly with the PI group to execute assigned studies by:
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of Red Cap database
  • Reviewing patient medical records to assist with identifying study candidates
• Assists with preparing safety reports and other study progress reports for PI review
• Ensuring that PI group receives results of study tests and procedures

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

• Takes initiative when working independently and as an easily-engaged team member
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and professionalism toward subjects, their rights and individual needs
• Preliminary knowledge of clinical research policy
• Computer literacy, including Office Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Careful attention to details

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience:

• New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Assistant position outlined above

Supervisory Responsibility:

• A Research Assistant does not have any supervisory responsibility

Job Details

• Location: 399 Revolution Drive, Boston, MA 02114 (Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114)
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Work Type: Onsite
• Employee Type: Temporary
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.16 - $29.01/Hourly
• Grade: 5

Compensation and Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.