Research Assistant I Asthma Research Center

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

The Research Assistant (RAI) works with the Laboratory Manager, Principal Investigators, and other staff to conduct screening and study visits in the Asthma Research Center. The RAI is responsible for independently recruiting and screening study subjects for eligibility, collecting and entering study data, processing lab samples, and maintaining regulatory documents. The position also may spearhead recruitment efforts for research studies and requires excellent communication, phone, and computer skills.

• Assists in the development and planning for the implementation of procedures for research studies evaluating asthma treatments and medications.
• Reviews, understands and obtains appropriate certifications for study‑specific protocols and ARC procedures.
• Actively contributes to the recruitment of study subjects, including developing recruitment strategies, telephone screening, scheduling appointments, and sending necessary paperwork.
• Performs study visits, including reviewing consent, following ARC procedures, and appropriate follow‑up with subjects.
• Conducts clinical and pulmonary testing (vital signs, EKG, blood draws, skin testing, spirometry, methacholine challenges, sputum induction, exercise challenges, and assists with certain procedures for bronchoscopies).
• Collects and reviews study data, ensuring compliance with protocol and data integrity; refers appropriate clinical issues/questions to medical or managerial staff.
• Adheres to the administrative aspects of trials, including data quality, protocol violation reporting, adverse event reporting, and maintaining study logs.
• Coordinates study data with Data Coordinating Center, corporate sponsor, or CRO; promptly resolves and responds to data queries.
• Prepares and presents data reports as directed.
• Performs other study‑related procedures and duties as assigned.

• BA/BS degree with a moderate to strong background in science and an interest in research.

• Strong background in science.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently, exercising judgment in establishing priorities.
• Analytical ability to resolve minor technical equipment problems and interpret data results.
• Word processing and general computer experience (Excel, Access, MS Office); high desirability competences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants and explaining procedures.

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.01/hour

Grade: 5

At Mass General Brigham, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and competitive base pay based on qualifications and experience. Compensation details will be discussed during the hiring process.

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.