Research Assistant I BWH Rheumatology

Job Description - Research Assistant I BWH Rheumatology (3300122)General SummaryAs a member of the Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, the research assistant will work on several NIH-funded clinical studies and health interventions together with the Principal Investigator. Studies are mainly anchored around the impact of inflammation on cardiovascular outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), treatment response, as well as the application of bioinformatics broadly to clinical research. The research assistant will work independently and under general supervision from the study team members including a Project Manager, Research Scientist or Principal Investigator. The research assistant will coordinate and carry out study-related activities such as organization of patient recruitment, telephone follow-up, preparation/delivery of patient education materials, and data collection/organization for assigned studies.This position provides an opportunity to engage in a dynamic clinical research setting and is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing careers in medicine, clinical research, or public health. Work will be performed on-site with in-person meetings with study patients and team members.ResponsibilitiesOrganizes recruitment for clinical research studies and identifies potential subjects, following study criteria.Keeps organized, accurate, and up to date databases and maintains records on all research subjects.Contacts and collects data on subjects in clinical research studies, including the administration of study questionnaires.Codes and enters data according to written protocols and recommends changes to protocols when appropriate.Provides information for manuscript and abstract writing, completion of progress reports, and presentations.Contributes to writing progress reports and regulatory reports for institutional review board approval.Assists with the production and mailing of newsletters to study participants.Provides investigators with current references and independently researches the literature.Communicates regularly with the PI(s), the research team, and the patients’ physicians about all aspects of the research trial(s).QualificationsProficiency in writing; excellent verbal and written communication. The level required would be that obtained with a Bachelor’s degree.Research experience preferred.No specific license/certification or registration is required.Must have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons with chronic disease.Must be able to prioritize and organize work responsibilities to meet deadlines.Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality.Must demonstrate accuracy in recording data.Must be able to make independent judgments for job duties and responsibilities.Skills, Abilities, Competencies RequiredKeyboard/typing skills for data entry.Must have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons with chronic disease.Must be able to prioritize and organize work responsibilities to meet deadlines.Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality.Must demonstrate accuracy in recording data.Must be able to make independent judgments for job duties and responsibilities.LocationMA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical AreaScheduleFull-time, Standard Hours 40, Day JobEmployee StatusRegularBWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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