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Form of workAt Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
I-SHARE Study: https://reporter.nih.gov/search/o6QPThyTK0WCy9b-_VpI0g/project-details/10599206
Khan Lab Website: https://www.childrenshospital.org/research/labs/khan-lab-research
This Clinical Research Assistant II will be responsible for:
- Collecting data, including recruiting participants, administering surveys and interviews, abstracting patient charts, and obtaining hospital administrative data
- Overseeing data collection at other study sites
- Training and overseeing study staff
- Maintaining REDCap databases
- Entering, maintaining, and cleaning data, as well as preparing data reports
- Conducting simple quantitative and qualitative analyses, including coding and analyzing qualitative interview transcripts
- Assisting research biostatisticians with interim and final analyses
- Preparing graphs, charts, and other visuals
- Supporting writing of abstracts, poster presentations, research articles, and other scholarship with strong possibility of co-authorship opportunities
- Assisting with grant writing, grant preparation, and grant submissions
- Preparing grant progress reports
- Conducting literature reviews
- Keeping IRB documentation and study protocols up to date
- Providing meeting support (e.g., scheduling, agendas, minutes)
- Assisting with maintaining study budgets
- Other duties as needed
In order to qualify for the position you must have:
- Bilingual skills preferred in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, or other study languages
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, psychology, or related fields
- Master’s degree in public health or epidemiology preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of Clinical Research experience, including patient recruitment, data entry, and data management
- 1 year minimum work experience
- Interest in patient safety, communication, quality improvement, health equity, family-centered care, or pediatric quality
- Analytic skills to gather and interpret data in an organized, accurate, and timely manner
- Working knowledge and experience with data management and statistical software (e.g., SAS, REDCap)
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong self-motivation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Receptiveness to feedback and a growth mindset
- The ability to prioritize assignments and become familiar with new topics quickly
- A 2-year time commitment preferred
- A passion for partnering with patients and families to improve patient safety, quality, and equity
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Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
