Research Assistant II BWH Rheumatology
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Job Info

---

Description

As a member of the Sparks Lab in the Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity, the research assistant will work on several funded clinical research studies in a team consisting of a Principal Investigator, study coordinators, data analysts and co-investigators. The research assistant will coordinate and carry out a range of study-related activities such as recruitment of new research subjects, regular interaction with enrolled subjects, clinical data collection/organization for several assigned studies and database creation/organization. She/he/they will work under supervision under the variety of tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs study-related tasks in a pharmacologic trial of rheumatoid arthritis prevention that will include medical record review, recruitment, study visits, and data entry.

• Organizes recruitment and conducts study visits for a prospective observational study of lung health in rheumatoid arthritis and other studies related to recruitment of patients with arthritis for biomarker studies. Keeps organized, accurate, and updated databases and maintains up to date records on all research subjects.

• Collects and organizes clinical data obtained from the electronic medical record for a secondary data analysis of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Assists Principal Investigator and data analysts with literature review, data analysis, and creation of tables and figures of results.

• Codes and enters data according to written protocols. Collaborates with investigators and data analysts to ensure data quality.

• Provides information such as recruitment and data collection details for manuscript and abstract writing, completion of progress reports, IRB human subjects submissions for research protocols, annual reviews, and presentations (including preparation of graphics).

• Contributes to drafting of progress reports, human subjects' annual reviews, and protocols for executing projects in accordance with proposed aims and methodology. Assists with drafting formats for questionnaires, surveys, interviews and other instruments as needed for research projects, assuring ease in administration and accuracy of data entry.

• Provides investigators with current references. Researches the literature and follows up on specific requests from research staff. Attends and contributes to study meetings and scientific literature.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of 1 year research experience required.

• Proficiency in writing; excellent verbal and written communication.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access preferred.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies Required

• Keyboard / typing skills for data entry.

• Must have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients who may be potential study participants.

• Must be able to prioritize and organize work responsibilities in order to meet deadlines so as not to hamper the progress of the studies.

• Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality and protect human research subjects.

• Must be able to pay close attention to detail and to demonstrate accuracy in recording data.

• Must be able to work with other employees including faculty, research staff and clinical staff.

• Must be able to make judgments under supervision for the above-mentioned job duties and responsibilities.

EEO Statement
BWH is an Affirmative Action 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.

---