Massachusetts General Physicians’ Organization
Clinical Research Assistant
Massachusetts General Physicians’ Organization, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description - Clinical Research Assistant (3299068)Clinical Research Assistant
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)The mission of our laboratory is to improve the quality of life for patients with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. The successful candidate will lead the center’s research projects from both a clinical and laboratory standpoint. The candidate will be in charge of performing and overseeing all laboratory work and protocols, maintaining lab equipment, ordering supplies and ensuring proper inventory, as well as assisting when needed with clinical study tasks such as patient visits, screening subjects, maintaining regulatory documents.Laboratory work includes but is not limited to: processing and storing human specimens (blood, stool, urine, biopsies), PBMC isolation, serology analysis on BioFlash, EMA processing, RNA/DNA extraction methods, organoid biopsy care, etc.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:In addition to the duties of a Research Assistant:Conducts laboratory tasks outlined aboveMaintain storage and freezer logsOrder supplies and maintain inventoryUpdates study forms per protocolMonitors electronic data collection procedures including checking data for timely collection (according to the study schedule) and completenessAssists with formal audits of dataConducts research-specific visits with subjects (on an as-needed basis)Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC proceduresAssists external study sites with study management according to the Manual of Operations and Standard Operating ProceduresSKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Careful attention to detailExcellent organizational and leadership skillsAbility to complete work independently, multi-tasking and balancing deadlines when appropriateAbility to make independent and effective decisionsExcellent written and oral communication skills with both colleagues and patients, including comfort with speaking on the phoneComputer literacy, including basic word processing and conduct of scientific literature reviewsWorking knowledge of clinical research protocols and their associated regulatory requirementsAbility to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subject’s rights and individuals needsEDUCATION:BA/BS in a scientific area of study is required. A pre-medical or health-related concentration and relevant coursework (biology, chemistry, immunology, epidemiology, etc.) is preferred.EXPERIENCE:Previous research experience including interface with research subjects, collection of clinical data, and/or familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation of research is preferred. Previous laboratory experience including knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and materials is also preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS:The candidate will work in an office space (connected to the associated laboratory) in the Jackson building on the main campus of Mass General Hospital. The floor is occupied by members of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center and is conducive to collaborative work. There are no heavy lifting or carrying requirements.EDUCATION:BA/BS in a scientific area of study is required. A pre-medical or health-related concentration and relevant coursework (biology, chemistry, immunology, epidemiology, etc.) is preferred.EXPERIENCE:Previous research experience including interface with research subjects, collection of clinical data, and/or familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation of research is preferred. Previous laboratory experience including knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and materials is also preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS:The candidate will work in an office space (connected to the associated laboratory) in the Jackson building on the main campus of Mass General Hospital. The floor is occupied by members of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center and is conducive to collaborative work. There are no heavy lifting or carrying requirements.
Massachusetts General Hospital 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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3299068
)The mission of our laboratory is to improve the quality of life for patients with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. The successful candidate will lead the center’s research projects from both a clinical and laboratory standpoint. The candidate will be in charge of performing and overseeing all laboratory work and protocols, maintaining lab equipment, ordering supplies and ensuring proper inventory, as well as assisting when needed with clinical study tasks such as patient visits, screening subjects, maintaining regulatory documents.Laboratory work includes but is not limited to: processing and storing human specimens (blood, stool, urine, biopsies), PBMC isolation, serology analysis on BioFlash, EMA processing, RNA/DNA extraction methods, organoid biopsy care, etc.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:In addition to the duties of a Research Assistant:Conducts laboratory tasks outlined aboveMaintain storage and freezer logsOrder supplies and maintain inventoryUpdates study forms per protocolMonitors electronic data collection procedures including checking data for timely collection (according to the study schedule) and completenessAssists with formal audits of dataConducts research-specific visits with subjects (on an as-needed basis)Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC proceduresAssists external study sites with study management according to the Manual of Operations and Standard Operating ProceduresSKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Careful attention to detailExcellent organizational and leadership skillsAbility to complete work independently, multi-tasking and balancing deadlines when appropriateAbility to make independent and effective decisionsExcellent written and oral communication skills with both colleagues and patients, including comfort with speaking on the phoneComputer literacy, including basic word processing and conduct of scientific literature reviewsWorking knowledge of clinical research protocols and their associated regulatory requirementsAbility to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subject’s rights and individuals needsEDUCATION:BA/BS in a scientific area of study is required. A pre-medical or health-related concentration and relevant coursework (biology, chemistry, immunology, epidemiology, etc.) is preferred.EXPERIENCE:Previous research experience including interface with research subjects, collection of clinical data, and/or familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation of research is preferred. Previous laboratory experience including knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and materials is also preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS:The candidate will work in an office space (connected to the associated laboratory) in the Jackson building on the main campus of Mass General Hospital. The floor is occupied by members of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center and is conducive to collaborative work. There are no heavy lifting or carrying requirements.EDUCATION:BA/BS in a scientific area of study is required. A pre-medical or health-related concentration and relevant coursework (biology, chemistry, immunology, epidemiology, etc.) is preferred.EXPERIENCE:Previous research experience including interface with research subjects, collection of clinical data, and/or familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation of research is preferred. Previous laboratory experience including knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and materials is also preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS:The candidate will work in an office space (connected to the associated laboratory) in the Jackson building on the main campus of Mass General Hospital. The floor is occupied by members of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center and is conducive to collaborative work. There are no heavy lifting or carrying requirements.
Massachusetts General Hospital 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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