Clinical Research Assistant I- GI/Nutrition Dr. Scott Snapper's Lab

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.We are looking for a talented, motivated Clinical Research Assistant who is eager to learn and work in a quickly adaptive environment to join Dr. Scott Snapper's Lab in the IBD Center at Boston Children's Hospital. You will be working with a team of clinical research coordinators in a collaborative, pre-professional environment and will be involved in an exciting area of research that is focused on better understanding the genetic, environmental, and microbial factors that lead to the pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. To advance our understanding of this complex disease, we leverage expertise in gastroenterology, mucosal immunology, genomics/bioinformatics, and translational medicine.This Clinical Research Assistant I will be responsible for:Coordinating various clinical and translational research studies.Recruiting and enrolling study participants in an inpatient and outpatient clinical setting.Collecting and processing biological specimens.Completing data entry for active studies.Assisting with the analysis of clinical metadata compiled through various databases.Performing a variety of innovative translational and clinical research studies.Depending on need and interest, involvement in studies related to analysis of human sequence data, as well as translational research techniques.In order to qualify you must have:A Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health related field with 0-2 years of clinical and/or lab experience.The analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Enjoy working in a collaborative setting with existing team members. Effective communication skills with parents/study participants in order to explain the research protocol, to obtain informed consent, to obtain accurate information from them, and to provide them with accurate information.Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle challenging and potentially competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.The ability to take initiative, work independently as well as in a team-based setting.Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption.Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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