Reasearch Assistant II

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, located in the heart of Boston, and is internationally known for cutting-edge technology and world-class innovation, focusing on patient centered care. Brigham and Women's Hospital is consistently rated as one of the top ten hospitals in America by US News and World Report. 

 

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

 

Work independently and under general supervision from the Project Manager and Principal Investigator as Research Assistant for an asthma and allergy prospective study consisting of 600 participants.  The research assistant will participate in all aspects of the data collection, including interaction with subjects and their parents, and data entry into database management system.  Effective interpersonal communication skills are necessary, as well as attention to detail, time management abilities, self motivation and personal responsibility, and an upbeat friendly demeanor.  Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Independently collects data at hospital clinic visit, interviewing of family members, dust collection, spirometry, and allergy skin testing.

 Follow a tracking schedule for approximately 150 families with telephone interview questionnaires for a 1 year period of time. 

 Go to Boston area schools to administer and collect questionnaires and environmental samples.

 Maintain integrity of the data collected by data entry and verification of all questionnaires and field data as well as track hospital clinic visits and questionnaire administration. 

 Monitor equipment for technical performance.  Monitor and order all supplies needed for field and office work on a timely basis so that the study has ample supplies at all times.

 Will implement new study protocols as they are developed.  Perform and abstract information from literature searches.  Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree.

 At least one year of work experience in a research setting. 

 Experience with spirometry testing and/ or data entry preferred.



SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

 

1.  Excellent interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and interact effectively with study participants, administrative and technical staff.

 

2.  Must be detail oriented.

 

3.  Must enjoy working on the phone, and have a pleasant manner.

 

4.  High degree of computer literacy and knowledge of data management programs.

 

5.  Fluent in speaking and understanding Spanish a plus.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Will require some travel within the Boston city area for school visits.  Home office will be in the Longwood Medical area.  Will work flexible hours, some hours will be in the late afternoon and early evening.

 

To learn more about BWH, please apply online at: www.brighamandwomens.org/careers 

(ID # 2175570 and 2175571)

 

 Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an EEO, AA and VEVRAA employer.