Research Assistant I Per Diem BWH Cardiovascular

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager, or Principal Investigator and
following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. May be
responsible for the following activities: recruiting and evaluating patients for studies; collecting and
organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as
phlebotomy, EKGs, etc; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
2. Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone
interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening. May be required to perform
clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
3. Interact with patients/subjects with regard to study, including patient education, procedural
instruction, follow-up. May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.
4. Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be
required to input data, do minimum analysis and run various reports. Maintains patients
records as part of record keeping function.
5. Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
6. Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when
appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
7. Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.
8. Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
9. All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
BS OR BA
New graduate with relevant course or project work

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
* Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
* Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
* Careful attention to detail.
* Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None