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Job Summary:

Working under the supervision of the Administrative Director of the CNCT and the Principal Investigator and following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; maintaining and updating data generated by the study, all IRB submissions such as application, amendments, annual reviews and adverse events, and communicating with national and international research collaborators.
Assists with clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
Screen for eligibility, recruit and evaluate potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone interviews or schedules patients for in-person study visits and screening.
May be required to perform clinical tests such as questionnaires, cognitive assessments, etc. if certified and as needed. Will work with colleagues in research labs to set up lab testing, shipping, etc.
Responsible for collecting data and maintaining the patient information database for several studies. It may be required to input data. Maintains study subject records as a part of the record-keeping function. Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
Interact with patients/subjects regarding the studies, including patient education, procedural instruction, and follow-up. Prepare materials to advertise studies. Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
Will serve as a liaison between patient and physician. First point of contact for study communication. Advocate for patients to ensure a good experience while in your trial and assure compliance.
Communicates with sponsor companies, CRAs, central labs, and testing facilities, both external and internal.
Responsible for scheduling all research meetings with monitors or sponsors.
Creates, distributes, and files all study documents per protocol and updates them as needed.
Responsible for various study information or packets, i.e., schedules, directions, and reimbursements to study participants.
Responsible for staff study training.
Prepares and submits all IRB documents: applications, amendments, annual reviews, and serious adverse events.
Oversees study budgets and patient reimbursements.
Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
Maintains all study regulatory documents.
All research administrative tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Science required:

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience:

Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Excellent interpersonal skills are required to work with the study participants, PIs, research collaborators, colleagues and supervisors.

-Good oral and written communication skills.

-Knowledge of clinical research protocols.

-Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.

-Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.

-Able to work independently.

-Able to multi-task on several project simultaneously, and shift focus multiple times per day

-Able to work under deadline pressure

-Ability to problem solve quickly and accurately.

-Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and delegate a variety of tasks.

-Careful attention to detail.

-Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.

-Ability to work with vulnerable subjects (pregnant women with neurologic illness).

-Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pharmacology

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$24.28 - $39.43/Hourly

Grade

6

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EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

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