Research Assistant Job at Boston Medical Center
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.
We are opening a rather temporary full time position for someone who is interested in medicine but also has some computer programing or engineering experience. This individual will be working on approximately 2-3 protocols, with 1-2 different mfOCT research devices, which are designed to provide more in-depth imaging results through non-invasive methods. These protocols will be looking at investigating abnormalities in the eye, including but not limited to: the cornea, conjunctiva, retina, glaucoma progression, and the effectiveness of various treatment methods.
The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. May assist Principal Investigator with interpreting experimental results and preparing and writing manuscripts.
Position: Research Assistant
Department: Eye Clinics
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
EDUCATION:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Req id: 26856
The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.
We are opening a rather temporary full time position for someone who is interested in medicine but also has some computer programing or engineering experience. This individual will be working on approximately 2-3 protocols, with 1-2 different mfOCT research devices, which are designed to provide more in-depth imaging results through non-invasive methods. These protocols will be looking at investigating abnormalities in the eye, including but not limited to: the cornea, conjunctiva, retina, glaucoma progression, and the effectiveness of various treatment methods.
The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. May assist Principal Investigator with interpreting experimental results and preparing and writing manuscripts.
Position: Research Assistant
Department: Eye Clinics
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
- Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, speaking at community events, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
- Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research projects, research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and their families.
- Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports.
- Operates mfOCT imaging devices.
- Participates in data collection activities.
- Liaisons with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to facilitate approval of projects, ongoing documentation and reporting.
- Assists with new grant proposal development, and preparation of research reports and presentations.
- Perform administrative duties associated with the study's Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DMSB.
- Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed.
- Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
- Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the hospital's goals and mission.
- Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
EDUCATION:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.
- Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
- Bilingual candidate preferred, not required, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Experience with statistical software a plus.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
Req id: 26856
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