Research Assistant I BWH Asthma Research Center at Massgeneralbrigham

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Job Summary

Please note that this position is for a January 2026 start date.

The Research Assistant (RAI) works with the Laboratory Manager, Principal Investigators, and other staff to conduct screening and study visits. This position plays an essential role in the successful completion of multiple clinical research protocols being conducted in the Asthma Research Center at one time.

The RAI is responsible for independently recruiting and screening study subjects for eligibility to participate in clinical trials. The RAI is also responsible for study data collection and entry, lab processing and maintaining study regulatory documents. He/She may be responsible for spearheading recruitment efforts for research studies. Excellent communication (oral and written), phone, and computer skills are necessary. Familiarity or proficiency in statistical programming language (R, python, SAS, SPSS, etc) preferred.

Working under general supervision from the Laboratory Manager, provides support for clinical research studies.

 

Education
BA/BS degree, with moderate to strong background in science and interest in research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong background in science

- Must have excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants and explaining procedures.
- Ability to attend to detail and be precise with the ability to work independently, exercising judgment in establishing priorities.

- Must possess the analytical ability to resolve minor technical equipment problems and interpret acceptability of data results.

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy, including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

- Ability to write and communicate effectively.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Assists in the development and planning for the implementation of procedures for research studies evaluating asthma treatments and medications.

2) Reviews, understands and obtains appropriate certifications for study specific protocols and ARC procedures.

3) Actively contributes to the recruitment of study subjects for ARC studies. This includes assisting with developing and implementation of recruitment strategies, telephone screening of potential subjects, enlisting participation by scheduling appointments and sending out necessary paperwork.

4) Performs study visits, including review of consent with subjects, following ARC procedures for study visits, and appropriate follow up with subjects.

5) Clinical and pulmonary testing including performing, e.g., vital signs, EKG, blood draws, skin testing, spirometry, methacholine challenges, sputum induction, exercise challenges, assisting with certain procedures for bronchoscopies and other related procedures.

6) Collects and reviews study data, ensuring compliance with protocol and data integrity. Refers appropriate clinical issues/questions to respective medical/managerial staff.

7) Adheres to the administrative aspects of trials, including data quality, protocol violation reporting and adverse event reporting, and accurately and promptly maintains study related logs.

8) Coordinates study data with Data Coordinating Center, corporate study sponsor or their CRO. Promptly resolves and responds to data queries.

9) Prepares and presents data reports as directed Familiarity or proficiency in statistical programming language (R, python, SAS, SPSS, etc) preferred.

10) Other study related procedures and duties as assigned.

 

 

Onsite

 

45 Francis Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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