Research Assistant I, Neurosurgery

Research Assistant Position

The Golby Laboratory for Image Guided Neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital is looking to hire a qualified candidate for the position of Research Assistant. The laboratory's main mission is to use imaging to improve neurosurgical outcomes for patients with brain tumors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with diverse team in a collaborative research environment that includes research assistants, physicians, computer scientists, neurosurgeons, and neuroscientists with ongoing research studies in image-guided neurosurgery
• Assist in scanning, image processing (fMRI/DTI) and other tasks that are beneficial to the overall program, with possibility of authorship if contributions are significant.
• In conjunction with Lab Manager, update and develop lab SOPs as appropriate.
• Responsible for entering data and maintaining the study (Redcap) database per the expectations of the PI, for active clinical human studies protocols.
• Use Redcap to assist with querying patient data for research.
• Ensure IRB and Good Clinical Practice compliance of documentation associated with active clinical research protocols in the lab.
• Act as a regulatory resource by maintaining regular contact with investigators and study teams during the course of studies to guarantee that compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements are maintained.
• Amend IRBs as regulations and research protocols change.
• Attend institutional Human Subject Research regulation training sessions to stay current
• Adhere to BWH/MGB and department policies, procedures and objectives, exemplify professionalism, and exhibit values that contribute to the goals of the lab and the hospital.
• Other tasks, projects and duties as required or assigned by Principal Investigator or Lab Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in research or science field required; neurosciences preferred.
• Strong motivation for curiosity-driven research, hypothesis-generation and constant desire to improve understanding of lab's area of research.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with database management.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Required:

• Proficiency in regulatory compliance for human subjects in clinical research or the willingness to acquire such proficiency with training is required.
• Careful attention to details and a meticulous approach to recording data are essential skills for this position.
• High degree of computer literacy. Working knowledge of data management software and procedures. Proficiency with Redcap is preferred. Experience with Power Point, Excel and other Microsoft office programs.
• The ability to pay attention to detail, a meticulous approach to recording data, and the ability to work well with others on a clinical research team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to independently resolve problems.
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to work self-reliantly.

Institutional Behavioral

Competencies:

• Maintain an environment where individuals value and respect differences in all situations.
• Work effectively with others who have diverse perspectives, talents, roles, backgrounds and/or styles.
• Contribute to a positive team environment where differences are respected, supported and are free from stereotyping and offensive comments.
• Be professional when approached about behaviors that might be perceived as disrespectful.
• Practice active listening skills.
• Foster and maintain an environment that respects open dialogue, differences of opinion, as well as diverse communication styles.
• Ensure that information is shared in a clear, accurate, and timely manner using the appropriate communication method for your audience.
• Express oneself clearly and professionally in your verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication.
• Take initiative to support others and build productive relationships that will lead to a cohesive workplace.
• Interact effectively with other team members, departments and visitors to accomplish organizational goals.
• Support…