Research Assistant, Infectious Disease, Woolley Lab

Primary Responsibilities (80%):

1. Assists investigator in the implementation of clinical research activities, including Screening patients for inclusion and exclusion criteria, obtaining informed consent of research subjects, performing specimen and data collection from study participants, performing participant study visits, and participant support and communication.

2. Organizes and processes study data. Enters data and maintains databases/files containing study data using standard practices; compiles data for data analysis; reviews study records to determine whether specific tests, samples, or other data were collected according to protocol, enters such information into tables, edits such information from dataset copies using standard practices.

3. Performs literature searches, reviews literature, enters papers into reference database, compiles and checks reference lists for manuscripts, grants, and other written reports. Reviews and/or drafts text for reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and grants. Assists in the preparation of IRB and other applications.

4. Drafts and/or modifies written procedures for study-specific events/data procedures. Acts as a liaison between Investigators to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements.

Secondary Responsibilities (20%):

1. Coordinates the transfer of specimens collected from hospital to collaborator labs using standard and study-specific procedures in either BL2 or BL2+ lab space.

2. Follows Infection Control, Electrical Safety, Radiation Safety, and other guidelines as mandated by BWH, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies; follows HIPPA and Human Research guidelines as mandated by DHHS. Follows all standard operating procedures for the Center for Clinical Investigation and BWH; follows study-specific procedures.

3. Performs all other duties as required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Ability to work independently in a busy, research, academic, open office setting with other employees.

* Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.

* Careful attention to detail.

* Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Working knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.

* Ability to learn new skills and procedures quickly and perform them independently, with precision and high quality.

* Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.

* Must be able to be HIPAA compliant at all times.

Education
Bachelor's Degree required. Biology major preferred.

Experience
Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and scientific software tools.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges.