Clinical Research Assistant I

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Brookline
Jun 03, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary/ Department Summary: The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) will play a primary role in collecting data for the Translational Neuroscience Center's Clinical Neurophysiology Research Core (CNRC). The CNRC seeks to understand neural network function among children with autism, other neurodevelopmental conditions, and typical development, primarily using electroencephalography (EEG) to do so. Key Responsibilities: Recruits and consents patients for research studies, explains protocols, and guides participants with neurodevelopmental conditions through all study phases while addressing concerns and resolving issues. Evaluates participant eligibility, coordinates follow-up visits, and serves as the primary liaison between families and research teams at on-site and off-site locations. Oversees data collection tasks including EEG setup and maintenance, data uploading, organization, and collection from diverse populations with neurodevelopmental conditions. Collaborates on study protocol development, prepares documentation for IRB/CCI submission, and generates statistical reports, summaries, and manuscripts for publication. Trains new research assistants, ensures lab coordination and adherence to study protocols, and monitors data entry and informed consent procedures for consistency and compliance. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related field. Experience: A bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related field. Previous experience with children with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Availability for flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends to facilitate visits with school-aged children. High level of motivation; ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail. Previous experience working in a research setting (preferably paid professional experience, but may include undergraduate research experience). Ability to assist with grant preparation, publications, presentations and/or applications to an Institutional Review Board. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.