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Working under the supervision and guidance of a Project/Program Manager and Principal Investigator(s), this position provides high level support on clinical research studies for the Heart and Vascular Center Cardiovascular Genetics Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The Heart and Vascular Center Cardiovascular Genetics Program is on the forefront of genetic cardiovascular disease research, participating in multiple clinical research studies including clinical drug trials, investigator-initiated studies, biological sample repositories and disease registries. We are passionate about applying the knowledge we gain through research to clinical practice, enhancing the care of patients and their families.

This position requires a high degree of critical thinking, communication skills, competence, organization, autonomous decision making and a team-oriented perspective. As part of the team, you will be working directly with research subjects, including recruiting patients to research studies, scheduling and running study visits, performing vital sign collection (e.g., electrocardiograms, blood pressure assessments), and maintaining consistent communication with enrolled study patients. In addition, you will be responsible for the administrative tasks of the studies including post-study visit data entry, gathering data from the medical record, evaluating patients for studies, and maintaining study documentation.

Job Summary:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Effectively work as a member of a team through open communication, being eager to help team members and willingness to ask for help or clarification when needed
2. Evaluate potential research subjects’ study eligibility using the electronic medical record, patient phone calls or interviews.
3. Understand research study protocols to a proficiency of answering basic research subject questions
4. Recruit potential research subjects during their scheduled clinical visits
5. Facilitate research subjects’ understanding of research studies, such as goals of the research, risks and benefits, as well as study visit schedules and procedures
6. Maintain clinical trial study visit schedules and coordinate required procedures as laid out in the study protocol (i.e., perform electrocardiograms, schedule echocardiograms, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and order blood sample collection)
7. Build trusted, professional relationships with research subjects and be comfortable liaising between the research subjects and physicians
8. Collect and maintain research subjects’ data in a manner aligned with Good Clinical Practice and data integrity standards, in an organized and legible manner
9. Communicate effectively with internal and external groups using email, phone, or other permitted forms of communication
10. Maintain inventory and order study supplies when necessary

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required:

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials:

Experience:

Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

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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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