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This Clinical Research Assistant I will be responsible for:

• Perform a variety of experiments (ex. cell culture, generation of DNA constructs, molecular and cellular assays)
• Coordinate and prepare the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Committee on Clinical Investigations (CCI) submissions, together with the PI of the study
• Consent and recruit patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provide detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicate all policies and procedures, and respond to all inquiries. Evaluate suitability of prospective study candidates and make selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study
• Serve 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. Coordinate follow-up visits as necessary. Act as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoot resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study
• Create and prepare data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Write articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals
• Participate in the training of newly hired research study assistants
• Coordinate activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study. Communicate project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitor and review data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures - ensuring consistency of application for each study
• Participate in laboratory meetings and presentations
• Assist with other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required

In order to qualify you must:

• A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field
• Prior research experience in one or more of these experimental techniques (cell culture, PCR and cloning, western blot, and mouse husbandry) is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
• General interest in gastrointestinal healthcare
• Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, REDCap), basic programming and/or bioinformatics analysis will be an asset
• The candidate must be organized and detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently, have good problem solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable interacting with patients and families as well as patient samples

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare 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.

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