Clinical Research Assistant I-Dr. Rima Rachid Allergy & Immunology

Dr. Rima Rachid, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Co-Director of the Food Allergy Program at Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a new Clinical Research Assistant (RSA) for her investigative work in the Division of Allergy & Immunology. The CRA will coordinate multiple food allergy research studies, including but not limited to randomized controlled interventional trials on biologics and fecal microbiota transplantation in food allergy, a food allergy biorepository, studies on novel biomarkers in food allergy, and research on the barriers preventing minority patients from enrolling in trials. Part of the biorepository involves collecting samples of stool from children that have food allergies. If needed, the RSA in this position may be responsible for driving to patient homes to pick up patient frozen samples on dry ice, using Zip car. Therefore, a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

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:

• The knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
• a 2 year commitment is prefered.
• The ability to communicate effectively.-
• The ability to be highly effective and well-organized with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and harmoniously with the research team.

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.