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Children's Hospital Boston Clinical Research Specialist I - Anesthesia in Boston, Massachusetts
75397BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Specialist I - AnesthesiaDepartment:AnesthesiaAutoReqId:75397BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:This Clinical Research Specialist I will be responsible for:
Assisting Principal Investigators in planning and implementing clinical research studies as assigned. Under the direction of the PI, coordinating preparation of protocol applications for submission to the IRB, sponsor, or regulatory authority. As directed by the PI, corresponding with the IRB, study sponsors, clinical research organizations, study participants, and physicians
Recruiting study participants for enrollment in clinical trials. Following individual study protocols. Completing informed consent procedures as assigned. Organizing strategies for recruiting study participants and screening study participants for eligibility on the phone, in the hospital, and other settings. Completing follow-up with study participants in prescribed settings as required
Organizing study procedures and scheduling study participants for study visits. Assisting the PI during patient visits. Performing study procedures designated for the Study Coordinator
Completing record abstraction of source documents, conducting required study measurements, and completing study Case Report Forms in accordance with best practice methods. Conducting a QC check of completed CRFs prior to submission for data entry; coordinating resolution of all data queries. Completing data entry as warranted
Complying with all institutional policies and government regulations pertaining to human subjects' protections. Maintaining regulatory binders, case report forms, source documents, and other study documents. Monitoring the occurrence of clinical adverse events, reporting any to the PI, the study sponsor, and Committee on Clinical Investigations IRB. Updating protocol and amendment changes as needed
Assisting investigators in data and/or document preparation for journal publication. Performing literature searches and pulling articles
To qualify, you must have:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. Masters level degree preferred but not required
A minimum of 1-2 years of research experience is required. Additional patient facing experience is strongly preferred
The ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision
The ability to interact with physicians and patients in the OR environment
The analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are 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
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.Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only