Technical Research Assistant

Job Profile Summary

Work under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine experiments. Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data using basic statistics.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

• Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
• Recruits and evaluates potential study patients.
• Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone interviews, schedules patient for study visits, and performs clinical symptom rating scales.
• Interact with patients/subjects with regard to study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up.
• May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.
• Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study.
• May be required to input data, do minimum analysis and run various reports.
• Maintains patients records as part of record keeping function.
• Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
• Answers phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol.
• Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
• Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.

All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.

Bachelor's Degree required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

• Experience working with tools or skills relevant to digital mental health such as app development, programming, data analytics and visualization. preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and respect for subjects' rights and needs are required for working with the study participants.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow and perform clinical research protocols.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs and basic computer skills for communication, clinical, and administrative purposes.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Careful attention to detail.

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.