Descrição
81822BR
- Urology
Job Posting Description
Department Summary:
The Urology team is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Assistant to join the team. Our department conducts clinical and translational research focused on complex pediatric urologic conditions, including bladder exstrophy, spina bifida, and urinary tract obstruction. Working at the intersection of patient care and research, our team collaborates closely with clinicians to advance understanding and improve outcomes for children and families. Research activities span patient enrollment and interaction, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and opportunities for potential engagement with innovative methodologies, including data coding.
Location: Position will be based at our main campus in Boston, however may require occasional travel to Waltham.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on site and off site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinates follow up visits as necessary. Acts as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoots resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study.
- Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board IRB and Committee on Clinical Investigations CCI submissions, together with the Private Investigator of the study.
- Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.
- Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Psychology.
Experience:
- Prior experience conducting clinical research is preferred, but not required.
- Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
- Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to team members, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions.
- Advanced writing skills.
- The ability to make a two-year commitment.
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.
Status
- Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
- Regular
Standard Hours per Week
- 40
Office/Site Location
- Boston
Job Posting Category
- Research
Remote Eligibility
- Part Remote/Hybrid