Research Assistant I

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization focused on patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Research Assistant I will support the conduct of a clinical trial involving statin therapy for cancer patients, assisting with participant follow-ups and data management.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of a large and multi-faceted trial of statin therapy medication, vs placebo in patients who have been recently diagnosed with cancer or relapsed cancer who are initiating systemic cancer therapies, are not planned to receive anticoagulation Will require assisting with maintaining contact with the randomized subjects, as needed
• Responsible to select the correct study drug box identified by a study randomization number assigned by the secure IWRS system and ship overnight using FedEx for next day delivery. Follow up to ensure receipt of assigned study medication or placebo within 48 hours of the shipment
• Assist with inventory and acknowledge receipt of all study drug shipments and maintain accurate dispensing records
• Responds to study participants who need clarification of study protocol, methodology, and issues related to participation. Forwards calls to the appropriate staff, if unable to respond to the issue
• Documents interactions with study participants by completing and processing the appropriate forms and entering summary information into electronic participant files
• Shares responsibility for phone coverage to triage and respond to site queries, calls sites for missing forms or records, brings any issues or problems noted to supervisor for speedy resolution, and documents every phone conversation as appropriate
• Assist with the preparation of medical records for endpoint adjudication by the physician endpoint committee
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• B.A. or B.S
• Up to one year of experience in a medically related field or a research environment
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and appropriately seek guidance as needed
• High degree of computer literacy
• Sound independent judgment
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Fluent in Spanish

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials
• Premiums and bonuses
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

Company Overview

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