73425BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Assistant II-Otolaryngology/Comm. EnhancementDepartment:Otolaryngology and Communication EnhancementAutoReqId:73425BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:This research assistant position offers an incredible opportunity to build research and project management skills that will benefit any future career path. The research assistant will work closely with two pediatric otolaryngologists on projects related to pediatric swallowing, congenital malformations of the nose and throat, chronic rhinosinusitis, and smell function. This position offers tremendous education on the research process, database creation and management, statistics, and manuscript writing. In addition, this role offers the opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of clinical professionals and to attend medical conferences within the department and nationally.

　　This Clinical Research Assistant II will be responsible for:

　　Manage multiple clinical research projects at once.

　　Learn to navigate the electronic medical record systems used at Boston Children’s Hospital. Read through medical documentation to collect relevant data.

　　Recruit and consent patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications as necessary.

　　Draft study protocols for approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Learn to manage and review the IRB process for the department together with other research assistants.

　　Consult with clinical teams as well as research support staff to meet study goals and protocol requirements.

　　Use REDCap Electronic Data Capture service to create and manage online databases.

　　Monitor data collection for quality and HIPAA compliance.

　　Perform descriptive statistics on data, with opportunities to learn more advanced statistical programming if desired (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, etc)

　　Collaborate with other research team members to prepare data collection, statistical reports, and analytical summaries for review and analysis.

　　Prepare abstracts and manuscripts for submission to medical journals and national conferences.

　　If interested, can shadow primary investigators and other physicians in clinic and operating room.

　　Perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.

　　In order to qualify you must:

　　Work requires a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related discipline, preferably in a Life, Health, or Social Sciences field. New/recent college graduates with an interest in pursuing medicine are desirable.

　　At least one year of research experience is required.

　　Work requires strong skills in critical analysis to gather and interpret data.

　　Work requires well-developed communication skills in order to manage projects with people across many different professions.

　　Work requires well-developed organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion.

　　Work requires advanced writing skills for preparing IRB submissions, abstracts, and drafting manuscripts.

　　Must be able to work autonomously.

　　A two-year commitment to the position is preferred, but candidates with a one-year commitment will be considered.

　　This position is primarily remote, with ability to commute to the Boston site of Boston Children’s Hospital as needed

　　Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid