Clinical Research Assistant

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. Consents and enrolls patients for research studies by providing detailed information on the Research Study to patients and families. Is responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures and responds to all inquiries. Obtains informed consent and enrolls patients in research studies. Reviews clinical information to identify patients meeting study inclusion criteria. 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. Coordinates and prepares documentation needed for Institutional Review Board (IRB) on submissions, for PI approval. Tracks progress from submission to approval. Assist in developing supportive study documents such as informed consent forms, monitoring templates, study subject tracking tools, monitoring forms, study manuals, and training materials, as required for a study. Assist with the tracking and compilation of enrollment information. May assist with preparation of manuscripts and reports to be submitted to academic journals. May help train and orient newly hired study personnel. Coordinates activities with various departments to ensure correct testing/processing and sends clear instructions to each study. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study. Position Summary The Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center (TNC) focuses on advancing research and clinical care for individuals with Rett syndrome, CDKL5 deficiency disorder, and related neurological conditions. The program combines innovative translational research with patient-centered clinical studies to improve understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and develop new therapeutic approaches. The Clinical Research Assistant supports both clinical and research operations within the Neurology department. This role involves coordinating research studies, maintaining clinical and research databases, recruiting and enrolling participants, assisting with remote and in-person study visits, collecting and managing study data, and collaborating closely with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining day-to-day operations of innovative clinical and research databases. Assisting the Principal Investigator and senior team leaders in the development, implementation, and coordination of research projects. Developing recruitment strategies, enrolling research participants in studies, and facilitating sample collection and distribution. Assisting with remote and in-person recruitment and study visits, which may include electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, behavioral testing, treatment trials, and other measures. Collecting and recording study data from participant interviews and medical records and assisting with the development and maintenance of study files and databases. Coordinating and actively participating in team meetings and coordinator conference calls.