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The Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center, Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience, and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Boston Children’s Hospital seek to hire a full-time Clinical Research Assistant responsible for executing all tasks associated with The HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study (HBCD). The study aims to examine brain and behavioral development in children with and without substance exposure and other highly variable environments from pregnancy to 10 years of age.
Job Responsibility:
Consent and recruit pregnant persons and children for research studies through interviews and written communications
Execute study visits remotely, in the lab, and in the home, including conducting and helping with behavioral testing, MRI scans, biological sample collection and handling, and EEG and biosensor data collection
Serve as liaison to participating families, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study
Participate in preparing necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and NIH
Create and prepare data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries
Participate in the training of newly hired study staff
Coordinate activities between the hospital and participating collaborators
Assist PIs in planning and implementing the study and perform other miscellaneous administrative duties
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required
Sensitivity in working with families from various backgrounds and with varied experiences
Proficiency in using database software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Prior research experience
Experience working with children
Spanish fluency is highly preferred
Nice to have:
Spanish fluency
Preferred two year time commitment
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