Consents and enrolls patients for research studies by providing detailed information on the Research Study to patients and families. Is responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures and responds to all inquiries. Obtains informed consent and enrolls patients in research studies. Reviews clinical information to identify patients meeting study inclusion criteria. 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 documentation needed for Institutional Review Board (IRB) on submissions, for PI approval. Tracks progress from submission to approval. Assist in developing supportive study documents such as informed consent forms, monitoring templates, study subject tracking tools, monitoring forms, study manuals, and training materials, as required for a study. Assist with the tracking and compilation of enrollment information. May assist with preparation of manuscripts and reports to be submitted to academic journals. May help train and orient newly hired study personnel. Coordinates activities with various departments to ensure correct testing/processing and sends clear instructions to each study. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study.

Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant will work primarily as part of the Boston Center for Endometriosis research team in the Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as on other studies of women’s health.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact research participants via phone, email, and mail
• Manage confidential data and maintain multiple Access and REDCap databases, including data entry and data cleaning
• Prepare and update study documents for the Investigational Review Board
• Contribute to the development of study materials, newsletters, website content, and social media presence of the research studies
• Work collaboratively with a team of research staff, data managers, and principal investigators to manage and run multiple studies
• General maintenance of the Biorepository, including monitoring supplies and general lab organization
• Participate in the preparation of previously collected frozen samples for biochemical analyses at outside labs, including aliquoting, labeling, and shipping

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Science

Experience

• Strong interest in gynecology/women’s health
• The position requires excellent organizational skills in order to formulate, implement, and monitor a number of interrelated tasks
• The ability to pay strict attention to detail on a continuous basis to ensure that research results are valid and error-free
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills are necessary in order to communicate and interact effectively with individuals from various fields of expertise and various levels of experiences, as well as with study participants, and administrative and technical staff
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, REDCap, Microsoft Access and/or SAS desirable
• Lab training is provided but familiarity with basic lab practices and comfort handling bio specimens is preferred
• Ability to lift 40lb freezer racks is essential