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Form of workThe Research Specialist will need to function very independently and with general direction/supervision from the Research Manager and Principal Investigator(s). This candidate will provide primary support to the Unit's conduct of clinical research trials, including systems and processes. Daily activities include maintaining quality assurance procedures, performing statistical analyses, and designing research protocols.
The Research Specialist will routinely work together with the physicians, research assistants, data managers, laboratory personnel, and the research manager. Effective interactions with external representatives (i.e. monitors) of the various program sponsors will also be required. He/she must be able to consistently ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinician procedures/ standard practices.
This may partly be a federally funded grant (research) position.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Researches, develops, designs, executes and interprets clinical research protocols, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
2. Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.
3. Coordinates all (or portion) of research study activities. Function as a resource for all study issues. Identifies problems and develops solutions.
4. Interacts with patients/subjects in regard to studies, including patient education, procedural instruction, and follow-up. May serve as liaison between patient and physician.
5. Implements quality management activities, including data validation, quality control, and facilitation of sponsor monitoring/audit visits.
6. Responsible for training and orienting new staff. May serve as team lead, or as oversight supervisor for smaller projects and tasks.
7. Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations.
8. All other duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possible oversight of research assistant work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MD or PhD preferred. MS degree or equivalent education in a scientific field of research.
Five to seven years of direct research experience.
Sound independent judgment and competence in research methodologies.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Strong research design and analytical skills
Strong database statistical skills
In-depth knowledge of field of research
Excellent time management/organizational skills
Strong written and verbal presentation skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Research Specialist will conduct research activities in the outpatient/inpatient setting of the Division of Infectious Disease, BWH/DFCI.
New hires to the Division of Infectious Disease will share office space with other clinicians and research assistants, in a typical hospital/clinic environment.
