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Research Assistant - Newborn Medicine

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
221 Longwood Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 12, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols: provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; accurately maintaining and updating data generated by the study regularly.
Additionally, provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations; assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of a clinical research study, including conducting approaches, consents and randomization of participants if applicable.
*Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
*Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, coordinates with other research and clinical staff to complete enrollment, delivery of study interventions, collection of data per protocol, and organization and analyses of data as indicated by the study protocol
*Maintains contact with study participants and coordinates study visits.
*Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
*Sends any applicable study questionnaire and tracks responses or administers questionnaire by phone.
*Responsible for coordination and implementation of infant and childhood follow-up of study participants, including coordination with multidisciplinary staff.
*Develops, organizes, and/or maintains detailed clinical and research databases. May use programs such as excel and REDCap. Responsible for data validation and quality control.
*Manage communication and logistics for all study stakeholders, including participants and the IRB. Maintains regular communications with the IRB and ensures study compliance and other regulatory requirements as indicated.
-Study cohort management.
-Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
-Assists with preparing progress reports with basic prescriptive statistics.
-Gathers information to aid in the development of future research proposals.
-Trains and orients new staff.
-Occasional night and/or weekend work may be required.

Education
Bachelor's Degree required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Related post-bachelor's research experience of a minimum of 1 year required.

Preferred:

Prior experience with music interventions in healthcare.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Intermediate computer literacy including database tools.
- Knowledge of data management programs.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism, and work more independently.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.
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