Technical Research Asst I 20 Hrs Obstetrics & Gynecology

Working under general supervision of a project leader and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance for research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: collecting and organizing study data in a excel spreadsheet, IRB documentation, conducting patient surveys, updating and maintaining data generated by the study; maintaining regulatory documentation; tracking any expenditures. * Provides assistance for research studies as per guidelines and protocols. * Approaches patients to fill out surveys and ensures completion. Follows up with patients to ensure questionnaires are completed. * Working within existing data systems to ensure correct tabulation of data. * Organizes and processes study data. Creates and maintains databases/files containing study data using standard Division practices. * Assists Investigators and other study personnel in executing studies. Carries out standard and study-specific events as outlined in the study orders, SOPs, and other written documents. Drafts and/or modifies written procedures for study-specific events/data procedures. Acts as a liaison between Investigators, hospital staff, administrative staff, subject recruiters, and research subjects to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements. * Assists Investigator in research activities. Performs literature searches, reviews literature, enters papers into reference database, compiles and checks reference lists for manuscripts, grants, and other written reports. * Assists in preparation and submission of IRB documents, other applications, as well as grants. * Assists in orienting and training new employee if needed. * Follows Infection Control, Electrical Safety, Radiation Safety and other guidelines as mandated by BWH, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies; follows HIPPA and Human Research guidelines as mandated by DHHS. Follows all standard operating procedures for Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Center for Clinical Investigation, and BWH; follows study-specific procedures. * Performs all others duties, as required * BA or BS, prefer degree in health science, biology, neuroscience, psychology or related area. * Prefer candidate with customer service experience. * Strongly prefer individual with prior experience working with subjects/patients, and working on a research team. * BA or BS, prefer degree in health science, biology, neuroscience, psychology or related area. * Prefer candidate with customer service experience. * Strongly prefer individual with prior experience working with subjects/patients, and working on a research team.

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