Clinical Research Assistant I- Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a research assistant to support various patient-oriented studies. Responsibilities include screening patient records to identify eligible participants, engaging with patients and their families to enroll them in studies, and handling administrative duties such as interfacing with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), obtaining consent, and maintaining patient records. Additionally, the role involves conducting psychophysical experiments on patients within a clinical environment. The primary focus of the ongoing research projects is on amblyopia and strabismus. The position offers opportunities for independent data analysis and presentation. Applicants should be self-motivated, capable of working autonomously, and adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

This Clinical Research Assistant I will be responsible for:

• Consents and recruits patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families.
• Provides detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicates all policies and procedures, and responds to all inquiries.
• Evaluates suitability of prospective study candidates and makes selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study.
• 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 the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board IRB and Committee on Clinical Investigations CCI submissions, together with the Private Investigator of the study.
• Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis.
• Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.
• Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.
• Coordinates activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study.
• Communicates project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study.
• Performs other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.

In order to qualify you must have:

• Bachelors Degree in STEM or Psychology.
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
• R programming or MATLAB familiarity highly preferred.
• Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions.
• Advanced writing skills.
• Two-year commitment

This is a hybrid position, with the majority of on-site time spent at Mass Eye and Ear and one study taking place at the BCH Weymouth location approximately 2-3 times per month.

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.