Clinical Research Assistant I
Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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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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