Clinical Research Assistant-FNNDSC

Position Summary
The Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center (FNNDSC) at Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant for projects related to development and implementation of novel in-vivo imaging techniques of the placenta and the developing fetus using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The Clinical Research Assistant will work on NIH-funded projects focused on placental and fetal brain imaging with a multidisciplinary team across several departments and institutions. Additionally, they may assist with non-NIH funded research projects investigating a variety of developmental disorders of the heart and brain.

Flexible working hours are necessary to accommodate early morning clinical MRI scans (7 AM) and evening research MRI scans (5–8:30 PM).

Key Responsibilities

• Consents and enrolls patients for research studies by providing detailed information on the Research Study to patients and families, both in-person and virtually. Reviews clinical information to identify patients meeting study inclusion criteria.
  • Is responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures and responds to all inquiries.
  • Tracks and compiles enrollment information.
• Schedules study visits in coordination with research team. Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies conducted on-site, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Helps conduct MRI scans and/or biological sample handling.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinates tasks among investigators from all institutions involved in multi-site projects (i.e., BCH, MIT, MGH, BI, and BWH). Helps organize weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress report meetings.
• May conduct preliminary data analyses and contribute to conference abstract submissions and/or manuscript preparation.
• Coordinates activities with various departments to ensure correct testing/processing and sends clear instructions to each study.
• Responsible for data collection (e.g., clinical reports, DICOMS, and other files), data entry, and monitoring informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A bachelor’s degree is required in STEM or Psychology.

Experience:

• At least one year of relevant research experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at once is preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication with families, clinicians, and research staff is preferred.
• Works well with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with database management on REDCap and Excel preferred.