Clinical research assistant Jobs in Somerville ma

Clinical Research Assistant-(3299068)

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT :

The mission of our laboratory is to improve the quality of life for patients with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. The successful candidate will lead the center’s research projects from both a clinical and laboratory standpoint. The candidate will be in charge of performing and overseeing all laboratory work and protocols, maintaining lab equipment, ordering supplies and ensuring proper inventory, as well as assisting when needed with clinical study tasks such as patient visits, screening subjects, maintaining regulatory documents.

Laboratory work includes but is not limited to : processing and storing human specimens (blood, stool, urine, biopsies), PBMC isolation, serology analysis on BioFlash, EMA processing, RNA / DNA extraction methods, organoid biopsy care, etc.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

In addition to the duties of a Research Assistant :

• Conducts laboratory tasks outlined above
• Maintain storage and freezer logs
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Updates study forms per protocol
• Prepares / organizes data for analysis
• Monitors electronic data collection procedures including checking data for timely collection (according to the study schedule) and completeness
• Assists with formal audits of data
• Conducts research-specific visits with subjects (on an as-needed basis)
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA / QC procedures
• Assists external study sites with study management according to the Manual of Operations and Standard Operating Procedures

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

BA / BS in a scientific area of study is required. A pre-medical or health-related concentration and relevant coursework (biology, chemistry, immunology, epidemiology, is preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

Previous research experience including interface with research subjects, collection of clinical data, and / or familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation of research is preferred. Previous laboratory experience including knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and materials is also preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The candidate will work in an office space (connected to the associated laboratory) in the Jackson building on the main campus of Mass General Hospital. The floor is occupied by members of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center and is conducive to collaborative work. There are no heavy lifting or carrying requirements.