Clinical Research Assistant I

Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Department Description: A clinical research specialist opportunity is available at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The Department of Radiation Oncology is looking to hire a clinical research assistant to help advance the research goals of the department. This clinical research assistant will work with our Radiation Oncology faculty members focusing on cutting-edge oncology research. Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts Req ID: 45278BR Job Summary: The research assistant will be responsible for activities that cover the full spectrum of study design, implementation, and analysis. This includes participating in development of study protocols, preparing IRB applications, data collection and management, analyzing data, and preparing results for dissemination in manuscripts and presentations. In addition, the research assistant will be involved in the recruitment and enrollment of study participants. The specialist will join a multidisciplinary team of clinical researchers and scientists in the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Cancer Center. The specialist will also be encouraged to take advantage of other training and learning opportunities within BIDMC and the Harvard Cancer Center. We hope this experience will prepare the applicant for future opportunities in medicine and clinical research. The ideal candidate would have prior research experience as well as experience with SAS, Stata, or R, but this is not required. Applicant's materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Essential Responsibilities: 1. Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff and/or research nurse, recruits and enrolls research subjects onto clinical research projects according to study protocols. May assess research subjects' eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on contracts with physicians and nurses and knowledge of the protocol. 2. Checks all eligibility and ineligibility criteria with the research subjects' medical record. Verifies information with clinical research nurse and/or principal investigator. 3. Discusses informed consent with research subjects. Interacts with research subjects prior to entering the study and throughout the entire treatment. Assists with scheduling appointments and follow up tests. 4. Learns protocol and monitors strict adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and research subjects. Reviews protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows. Identifies any problems with protocol compliance and notifies principal investigator and/or research nurse. Begins to learn how to independently resolve problems with protocol. 5. Extracts data on protocol subjects from hospital records, outpatient charts and private physician office records in order to complete case report forms required by specific protocols. Enters data into computerized system. Required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree required. 2. 0-1 years related work experience required. 3. Working knowledge of computerized data (word processing, spreadsheets, and database). 4. Medical terminology. 5. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. Preferred Qualifications: Previous clinical research project experience; SAS, STATA, or R Competencies: 1. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision. 2. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements. 3. Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager. 4. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers. 5. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. 6. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations. 7. Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members. 8. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Physical Nature of the Job: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus EOE Statement BIDMC is EOE M/F/VET/DISABILITY/GENDER IDENTITY/SEXUAL ORIENTATION Vaccines As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. BILH requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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