Clinical Research Assistant

at  Boston Childrens Hospital

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

The Virtual Genome Center (VIGOR - https://www.virtualgenomecenter.org/ ) seeks a clinical research assistant to help with day to day operations of the study. The RA in this position will work on a team to ensure this multi-institutional research endeavor moves forward smoothly in achieving its goals.

To qualify, you must have:

• BA/BS or equivalent in a science field with exposure/interest in genetics
• Conversational fluency in Spanish required
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
• Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions.
• Advanced writing skills

• Regular communication with site coordinators at the collaborating research sites
• Direct participant contact to arrange and execute consent sessions for participation
• Ensuring that testing is appropriately and accurately ordered
• Tracking of all labs and survey forms
• Data entry and basic analysis
• Participation in weekly and monthly team meetings
• Support of the PIs involved in the study
• Tracking and storage of research documents
• Conduct qualitative interviews with Spanish and English speaking families
• Interact with Spanish speaking subjects regarding recruitment and follow-up procedures

To qualify, you must have:

• BA/BS or equivalent in a science field with exposure/interest in genetics
• Conversational fluency in Spanish required
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
• Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions.
• Advanced writing skills.

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.