Research Assistant RESEARCH NEUROLOGY CART

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
60 Fenwood Road (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
Summary: Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: - Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting. - Study cohort management. - Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents. - Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research. Education: Bachelor's Degree required Experience: New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Careful attention to detail. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks. - Computer literacy including database tool. - Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism. The CART Research Assistant will: Develop and implement recruitment strategies for older adults with or without mild cognitive impairment/dementia/Alzheimer's disease. This may involve attending off-site recruitment events. Schedule appointments and assure completion of visits. Assist in Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions. Interact with regulatory personnel (e.g., IRB). Administer cognitive testing and behavioral questionnaires for multiple research studies. Review study details and obtain informed consent from potential subjects. Abstract information from medical records and enter into a computerized database to help determine subject eligibility and collect necessary study data. Assist in maintaining research databases, including data entry, regular quality assurance checks, and preparation of specific data for analysis. Attend outreach/recruitment events in the community. Assist with phlebotomy (*training will be provided). Assist with human biofluid sample processing and transport/travel of samples/supplies as needed between study sites. Assist PI with his/her analyses, as well as working on own analyses and publications. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.