Research Assistant (Pediatrics)

Job Summary: The Research Assistant independently performs a number of duties to assist in the enrollment of patients in research protocols. Duties include obtaining informed consent from parents and collection and preservation of biological specimens from several inter-related studies in Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Assistant will also assist with laboratory procedures for analyzing biological specimens. The Assistant will have the opportunity to work with high-level investigators and to be part of academic projects arising form this work.

Specifications: Bachelors Degree preferred. Must be comfortable handling biological specimens including blood. Experience with laboratory activities preferred. Maturity and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced setting as well as manual dexterity are required. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH - Internal Posting Period: 2/7 - 2/13/2024