Research Assistant I at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA

Summary: Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They are seeking a Research Assistant I to contribute to various research studies and clinical trials related to substance use disorder and ADHD, involving patient recruitment, data collection, and communication with the Institutional Review Board. Responsibilities: - Collect & organize patient data - Maintain records and databases - Use software programs to generate graphs, reports and slide sets - Manage the recruitment of patients for research trials - Monitor the pace and progress of each ongoing study - Obtain patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc - Verify accuracy of study forms - Update study forms per protocol - Document patient visits and procedures - Maintain regulatory binders according to current QA/QC procedures - Interview study subjects - Administer and score questionnaires - Provide basic explanation of study and in some cases obtain informed consent from subjects - Perform study procedures - Assist with study regulatory submissions - Draft consent forms and protocols - Verify subject inclusion/exclusion criteria - Assist with manuscript writing and submission - Perform administrative support duties as required - Serve as main contact for study collaborators, participants, associated clinics Required Qualifications: - Collect & organize patient data - Maintain records and databases - Use software programs to generate graphs, reports and slide sets - Manage the recruitment of patients for research trials - Monitor the pace and progress of each ongoing study - Obtain patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc - Verify accuracy of study forms - Update study forms per protocol - Document patient visits and procedures - Maintain regulatory binders according to current QA/QC procedures - Interview study subjects - Administer and score questionnaires - Provide basic explanation of study and in some cases obtain informed consent from subjects - Perform study procedures - Assist with study regulatory submissions - Draft consent forms and protocols - Verify subject inclusion/exclusion criteria - Assist with manuscript writing and submission - Perform administrative support duties as required - Serve as main contact for study collaborators, participants, associated clinics - Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Well-developed interpersonal skills - Ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, peers, and supervisors - Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously with precision - Adapt to changes in responsibilities and workloads - High degree of integrity and strong work ethic Required Skills: Patient data collection, Database management, Research trial recruitment Important Skills: Data analysis, Regulatory submissions Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, Career advancement opportunities, Differentials, Premiums, Bonuses, Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth