Clinical Research Assistant - Fenwick Institute

Department Summary:
The mission of the Sandra L. Fenwick Institute is to improve the health outcomes for all children. By leveraging Boston Children's national and international reputation as a pediatric research institution, the Fenwick Institute will:

• Perform, collaborate or support pioneering, actionable research that catalyzes innovations in pediatric clinical care.
• Provide leadership development for current and future health care and research leaders.
• Set standards of practice to improve health outcomes for all children.

The Sandra L. Fenwick Institute is extending its research into the Maternal Child Health field. Individuals with an interest in this area are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably with a focus on Women's Health, Public Health or a similar study.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of post-graduate experience is required. 1-2 years of clinical research experience in Fetal Anomalies, Women's Health, Obstetrics or related field is preferred.

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.