Research Assistant I BWH NEUROLOGY CART
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Job Info

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GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment (CART) at the Brigham and Women's Hospital is looking to hire a highly motivated Research Assistant I. She/he will be responsible for administering cognitive (psychometric) testing and behavioral questionnaires for clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and multicenter imaging/biomarker trials to participants who may be cognitively normal, have mild cognitive impairment, or dementia, as well as to their study partners. This position will also serve as a back-up study coordinator to therapeutic trials and/or observational studies In addition, this role will serve as back-up to administer/collect medical assistant responsibilities, like EKG, vitals signs, adverse events/concurrent medications, assist with lumbar punctures etc.

At the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment, our priority is to conduct research with integrity and equity. Having diverse staff ensures that we incorporate different points of view, perspectives, and cultural awareness into the way we conduct research, pursue scientific questions, and interact with our participants. All these elements are critical to the quality of our work, the success of our staff, and the experience of our participants. We invite diverse applicants to apply.

Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers cognitive (psychometric) testing and behavioral questionnaires for clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and multicenter imaging/biomarker trials at the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment.
• Perform quality assurance checks for relevant source documents and cognitive testing platforms.
• Performs data entry and quality assurance checks for administered tests and questionnaires.
• Provides backup support for collecting vital signs, blood draws, ECG's, and assisting with lumbar punctures.
• Assist with participant recruitment including but not limited to: attending outreach/recruitment events, performing telephone pre-screens, administering memory screen testing, and obtaining medical records.
• Serve as back-up study coordinator. This includes working with study PI and primary study coordinator to ensure that all study procedures are completed correctly; interacting with the sponsor of the study on a regular basis; addressing sponsor queries; assist in obtaining necessary information for period IRB submissions.
• Works with our clinical trial management system, assists with updating study information as necessary.
• Under the supervision of a study physician or nurse, ability to obtain and record pertinent health information as well as maintain all necessary source documents relating to research participants.
• Package lab specimens to be shipped to external vendors.
• Engage in the program's diversity and inclusivity initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as position requires.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree required.
• Preferred experience in performing cognitive testing and administering behavioral questionnaires in a research or clinical setting, preferably in elderly subjects or patients.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work under stress; the clinical research setting is a very dynamic and demanding environment.
• Ability to work well independently, prioritizing work according to and within established study protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interact with a variety of people in person and on the telephone. Must be able to relate well with subjects, caregivers, physicians/investigators, and administrators.
• Strong team player and can communicate well within an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• High level of organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions and protocol requirements.
• Possess well-developed computer skills.
• Respect the strict confidentiality of medical records and study data.
• Excellent organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office and clinic environment.

EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.

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