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Children's Hospital Boston Clinical Research Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts
74360BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research AssistantDepartment:Medicine-GeneticsAutoReqId:74360BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:The Manton Center for Orphan Disease Research and Beggs Laboratory is seeking a new full-time clinical research assistant (CRA) to join our multidisciplinary team of genetic counselors, researchers and clinicians. This position is hybrid – both remote and in-person time expected.
The Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for:
Overseeing patient recruitment, enrollment, and sample collection for two rare disease genomics studies: the Manton Center Gene Discovery Core and the Beggs Laboratory Congenital Myopathy Research Program
Working closely with other CRAs, genetic counselors, physicians and researchers to identify rare genetic causes for pediatric conditions
Serving as a primary contact point for these studies, responsible for answering families’ questions about the project and research process.
Obtaining informed consent and conducting study follow-up
Coordinating with referring clinicians and researchers and communicating study status and progress
Conducting data collection activities, medical records reviews, and preparing analytical reports
Maintaining study databases and records
Learning and assisting with genomic analysis to identify genetic diagnoses and novel candidate genes
Performing other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required
Participation in local and international collaborations and publications is likely
In order to qualify, you must have:
Individual must display excellent communication and organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study. Relatable clinical research experience is preferred
Interest in pursuing a career in health care or genetics 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.Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid