Clinical Research Assistant I - CAIR

Position Summary:
The Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to contribute to day-to-day study operations, coordinate participant engagement, collect and manage clinical data, and collaborate with our interdisciplinary team comprised of gastroenterology and surgical clinicians and team members.

The aim of the study involves determining if a 4% Tetrasodium (EDTA) catheter lock solution is more effective than heparin lock (standard of care) in preventing central venous catheter occlusions and bloodstream infections in children with intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome. The Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation and Home Parenteral Nutrition Program at Boston Children's Hospital is the biggest program of its kind and is a major site in this crucial 52-week multi-center randomized controlled trial.

Currently, we have recruited 21 subjects to the study at our site. Overall, the study is more than 50% to the planned recruitment goal of 124 subjects. Prior knowledge of intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome and/or parenteral nutrition management is not needed. In leading this study, your work will directly contribute to improving care outcomes for children with intestinal failure/short bowel syndrome and advancing knowledge in this under-researched area.

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 in STEM, Psychology or a related field is required.

Experience:

• Prior knowledge of intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome and/or parenteral nutrition management is preferred but not required.
• Clinical research experience is preferred but not required.

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.