Research Assistant II, 40 Hours, Preventive Medicine
Works closely with the Principal Investigator's Project Manager under general supervision to gather data on observational research studies involving the identification of novel risk factors for coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation among men and women.
The research is being performed in large-scale cohorts within the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital including the VITAL Trial, Women's Health Study, Nurses' Health Study and the PRE-DETERMINE Study.
The Research Assistant will be responsible for facilitating all aspects of endpoint coordination from beginning to end to gather valuable study data among the VITAL Trial, as well as other large-scale cohorts (on an as needed basis).
This process involves facilitating numerous unified procedures such as contact participants and family members by mail and phone to collect essential questionnaires, consent forms, medical records, death certificates, autopsy reports, and other documents necessary to validate study endpoints.
Other responsibilities include participating in operational staff meetings and preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB), grant and manuscript submissions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in decisions made for the study, as well as ancillary projects in regard to the formulation of start-up activities, procedures and makes recommendations on strategies, timelines and resources required to meet study objectives.
Prepares and maintains study procedures, manual of operations, data collection forms, instructions and all other pertinent study materials.
Serves as the primary contact and responds to incoming telephone calls, emails and written correspondence from study participants, contacts, and next-of-kin, then documents these interactions by completing and processing the appropriate forms and enters summary information into electronic participant files.
Uses all available resources (i.
e.
, internet and enrolling site) to locate participant, next-of-kin, and/or contacts to confirm contact information and/or collect study data.
Coordinates the mailing of study endpoint(s) form letters, questionnaires and consent forms to the participants and/or next-of-kin, as well as contacts medical facilities for medical records and follows up with non-respondents via telephone.
Creates, organizes and prepares endpoint charts for review by the study investigators.
Updates and maintains endpoint database(s) to track all aspects of the follow-up process.
Reviews, scans, and verifies completed data forms, as well as rectifies data discrepancies.
Trains new study staff, reviews work and provides feedback as needed.
Prepares progress reports for routine meetings and IRB and grant submissions.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
College degree.
Strong knowledge of word-processing and operating computer software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and set deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Careful attention to detail.
Computer literacy and word processing skills.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Computer Literacy Data Collection Databases Ms Access Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The research is being performed in large-scale cohorts within the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital including the VITAL Trial, Women's Health Study, Nurses' Health Study and the PRE-DETERMINE Study.
The Research Assistant will be responsible for facilitating all aspects of endpoint coordination from beginning to end to gather valuable study data among the VITAL Trial, as well as other large-scale cohorts (on an as needed basis).
This process involves facilitating numerous unified procedures such as contact participants and family members by mail and phone to collect essential questionnaires, consent forms, medical records, death certificates, autopsy reports, and other documents necessary to validate study endpoints.
Other responsibilities include participating in operational staff meetings and preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB), grant and manuscript submissions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in decisions made for the study, as well as ancillary projects in regard to the formulation of start-up activities, procedures and makes recommendations on strategies, timelines and resources required to meet study objectives.
Prepares and maintains study procedures, manual of operations, data collection forms, instructions and all other pertinent study materials.
Serves as the primary contact and responds to incoming telephone calls, emails and written correspondence from study participants, contacts, and next-of-kin, then documents these interactions by completing and processing the appropriate forms and enters summary information into electronic participant files.
Uses all available resources (i.
e.
, internet and enrolling site) to locate participant, next-of-kin, and/or contacts to confirm contact information and/or collect study data.
Coordinates the mailing of study endpoint(s) form letters, questionnaires and consent forms to the participants and/or next-of-kin, as well as contacts medical facilities for medical records and follows up with non-respondents via telephone.
Creates, organizes and prepares endpoint charts for review by the study investigators.
Updates and maintains endpoint database(s) to track all aspects of the follow-up process.
Reviews, scans, and verifies completed data forms, as well as rectifies data discrepancies.
Trains new study staff, reviews work and provides feedback as needed.
Prepares progress reports for routine meetings and IRB and grant submissions.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
College degree.
Strong knowledge of word-processing and operating computer software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and set deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Careful attention to detail.
Computer literacy and word processing skills.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Computer Literacy Data Collection Databases Ms Access Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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