Clinical Research Assistant II

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Qualifications

• Conducting laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and infrared thermography to measure cutaneous blood perfusion and temperature, respectively
• Performing pressure pain threshold (PPT) assessments
• Coordinating the collection and storage of biospecimens, including stool and blood samples

• Setting up and conducting clinical evaluations, including the stress test, and the delivery of PBM or sham intervention
• Collecting HRV and other physiological data (e.g., electrodermal activity, blood pressure)

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of study participants.

• Administer phone screens and assess potential participants' eligibility for inclusion in the study via screening forms and checklists.

• Collect in-person informed consent and oversee enrollment process that follows.

• Interact with participants prior to enrollment and maintain communication/compliance throughout study life-cycle.

• Actively participate in data collection, including administering questionnaires and collecting biological samples and physiological data.

• Develop and pilot-test data collection forms and procedures (hardcopy and/or electronic databases, etc.)

• Directly respond to inquiries regarding study protocol and policy. Serve as liaison or point-person for the study.

• Communicate with the PI concerning appropriate issues during interaction with participants.

• Plan agendas and provide logistical support for meetings with study teams.

• Collaborate on manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, including co-authorship of papers.

• Participate in decisions made for the study and formulation of study-specific policies and procedures. Identify modifications needed and work to implement solutions.

• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, and set deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Careful attention to detail.

• Computer literacy and word processing skills.

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs.

• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records across several ongoing projects.

• Comfort with technology and ability to learn new research tools and devices; all necessary training will be provided.

HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Mass General Brigham (MGB); follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

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