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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: Dr. Allison Wu, Principal Investigator of the Wunderfull Lab (www.wunderfull-lab.org/), is seeking a new Clinical Research Study Assistant (CRA) to support her research focused on food access and related health outcomes. The CRA will coordinate multiple research studies, including but not limited to food access educational workshops and community-based interventions. The applicant should be communicative, highly efficient and well-organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently and harmoniously with the research team. This position is available as either part-time (20 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week), and scheduling can be discussed based on candidate availability. This is a hybrid position. While some work may be completed remotely, candidates must be available to be on-site in person on a regular, part-time basis. On-site presence is required for activities such as participant visits, community-based interventions, and coordination with clinical staff.
Job Responsibility:
Study Planning and Implementation: Assisting PI’s in planning and implementing clinical research studies
Participant Recruitment and Enrollment: Recruiting and enrolling study participants, including explaining study details and obtaining informed consent
Data Collection and Recording: Collecting and recording study data, including using electronic medical record systems and REDCap
Study Management: Organizing study procedures, scheduling patient visits, and maintaining study documents and patient files
Administrative Tasks: Completing Case Report Forms, preparing data collection reports, and performing other administrative duties as assigned
Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinating with the research team, clinical staff, and other departments to ensure smooth study execution
Data Quality and Compliance: Monitoring data collection for quality and ensuring HIPAA compliance
Training: Participating in the training of newly hired research staff
Documentation: Creating and maintaining study documentation, including IRB submissions
Liaison: Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on site and off site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. 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
IRB: Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board IRB and Committee on Clinical Investigations CCI submissions, together with the Principal Investigator of the study
Writing: Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested
Training: Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree is required
Spanish language proficiency (spoken and written) is strongly preferred but not required
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Nice to have:
Spanish language proficiency (spoken and written)
Bilingual
What we offer:
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement