Coop, Research, BWH Men's Health-(3290956)
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT :
The Men’s Health, Aging and Metabolism Clinical Research Unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducts
government and industry sponsored clinical trials, covering a wide range of therapeutic areas, with study populations that
include both women and men.
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Manager, the research intern will be involved in
specific
research-related tasks.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Research Intern’s specific duties may include :
- Participate in the development and implementation of subject recruitment strategies.
- Screen subjects over the telephone to determine their initial eligibility for study participation.
- Perform data entry.
- Review electronic medical records to pre-screen patients for study eligibility.
- Perform basic study assessments on study subjects, such as anthropometric measurements, vital signs, and
electrocardiogram (EKG).
Perform additional tasks as assigned.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working as part of team.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationships skills. Ability to build rapport and interact effectively with a broad array of
people
from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems preferred (e.g., REDCap).
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working as part of team.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationships skills. Ability to build rapport and interact effectively with a broad array of
people
from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality