Clinical Research Assistant (Genetics & Epidemiology)

The Clinical Research Assistant (Genetics & Epidemiology) will assist with observational studies and clinical trials aimed at finding risk factors and testing novel preventive interventions for heart and kidney complications of type 1diabetes. Identify potential participants in these studies among the patients attending the Joslin Clinic and interview and examine them in the Joslin Clinical Research Center (CRC).

As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

• Recruit study participants through mailings, telephone calls, clinic interviews and schedule examination appointments.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Process and store samples, transporting these in a safe manner.
• Store data in appropriate electronic databases and hard copy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to speak on one-to-one basis to interact with study participants to collect study data
• Must be detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities – through completion
• Obtain blood samples for lab testing using phlebotomy skills.
• Previous undergraduate research experience is preferred
• Interview and examine study participants in the CRC.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts
• Other duties as assigned.
• 0-1 years related work experience
• Assist nurses and physicians with the execution of kidney function tests.
• Explain to patients the nature of the study and obtain informed consent.
• Schedule myocardial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), accompany study participants to MRI exams, and interact with investigator at BWH.
• Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA requirements with respect to patient confidentiality
• Act at all times with the highest degree of sensitivity, respect, and confidentiality towards research patients and their families as well as the research team and clinical providers.
• Ability to work independently and with others in the lab/study
• Work independently to complete projects for deadlines, and report progress to project manager on a regular basis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite