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75194BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Assistant II-NeurobiologyDepartment:NeurologyAutoReqId:75194BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:The candidate will be responsible for supporting studies that focus on children and adolescents with chronic tic disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. There are two ongoing studies that the research assistant will support:

• Emalex sponsored clinical trials of the new drug for treatment of Tourette syndrome. Ecopipam is a drug designed to function differently than the currently approved medications for individuals with Tourette’s Disorder. We want to find out how it works over time and how safe it is for children, adolescents, and adults with Tourette’s Disorder.

• A study focused on understanding the gut-brain connection in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders by analyzing the gut microbiome of children with tics and OCD as compared to healthy subjects. The goal is to see if there is a difference, and if there is relationship between symptom severity and the gut microbiome composition

This Clinical Research Assistant II 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 requested/necessary.

• 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:

• A Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Psychology and a minimum of one year of prior work experience.

• a two-year time commitment is preferred.

• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.

• Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions.

• Advanced writing skills .

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.

Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid