Clinical Research Assistant-National Brain Gene Registry (BGR)
Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant for the National Brain Gene Registry (BGR), a collaborative initiative focused on understanding rare gene variants in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves coordinating daily activities, enrolling participants, collecting data, and ensuring compliance with research standards under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Consents and enrolls patients for research studies by providing detailed information on the Research Study to patients and families. Is responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures and responds to all inquiries. Obtains informed consent and enrolls patients in research studies. Reviews clinical information to identify patients meeting study inclusion criteria
- Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on site and off-site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinates follow up visits as necessary. Acts as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoots resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study
- Coordinates and prepares documentation needed for Institutional Review Board (IRB) on submissions, for PI approval. Tracks progress from submission to approval
- Assist in developing supportive study documents such as informed consent forms, monitoring templates, study subject tracking tools, monitoring forms, study manuals, and training materials, as required for a study. Assist with the tracking and compilation of enrollment information
- May assist with preparation of manuscripts and reports to be submitted to academic journals
- May help train and orient newly hired study personnel
- Coordinates activities with various departments to ensure correct testing/processing and sends clear instructions to each study. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Preferred degree in Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, or related fields
- Experience with individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities preferred
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