Clinical Research Assistant I- Neurobiology Department

*A cover letter is required at the point of resume submission for this role*
Department Summary:
Our team is comprised of 7 CRAs working under 4 researchers (Basil Darras, MD, Partha Ghosh, MD, Leslie Hayes, MD, and Regina Laine, NP) with over 30 ongoing clinical trials. Most trials are industry funded-investigational drug trials for patients with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) and DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy). In addition, our team works on trials for various other neuromuscular conditions. As a CRA, you would be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the trials on a day-to-day basis. Teamwork, organization, adaptability, and creativity are extremely important for any candidate. A two-year time commitment is preferred for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling patient visits with many different departments e.g., Physical Therapy, Radiology, Anesthesia.* Attending and organizing all study visits with the participant and family.
• Monitoring for Adverse Events with study participants, and reporting them to the PI, IRB, and sponsor in a timely manner.
• Facilitating communication between the PI and study participants.
• Maintaining study protocol documents for applications or amendments to the IRB, as well as ensuring that all staff involved in the study have been trained properly.
• Coordinating with study sponsors and monitors to ensure compliance with the protocol and reporting protocol deviations.
• Maintenance of regulatory binders, Case Report Forms, and other study-related documentation.
• Recruiting, screening and consenting patients to studies as well as data entry and resolving data entry queries.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Psychology is required.

Experience:

• Prior Clinical Research experience preferred.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate with many different individuals.
• Good organizational skills and the capability of multitasking.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to unexpected issues.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

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.