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Children's Hospital Boston Clinical Research Specialist I- Pediatric Headache Program (PHP) in Boston, Massachusetts
75556BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Specialist I- Pediatric Headache Program (PHP)Department:AnesthesiaAutoReqId:75556BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:Research in the Pediatric Headache Program (PHP) encompasses the collaborative endeavors of our interdisciplinary team of neurologists, nurse practitioners, and psychologists, led by Dr. Alyssa Lebel and Dr. Alli Smith. Dr. Lebel is the PI/co-I of several studies, including an NIH-funded grant using machine learning, fMRI, and biobehavioral analysis to classify headache mechanism and optimize treatment outcomes. Dr. Smith is the PI/Co-I of several studies examining the relationships between psychosocial factors and headache presentation, persistence, and response to intervention, emphasizing aspects of risk and resilience. Dr. Smith is also developing new measurement tools for assessment the behavioral avoidance aspects of headache-related light and sound sensitivity, given their impact on function. Our nurse practitioners are also currently conducting studies examining the safety and effectiveness of the various interventional approaches that our program offers for headache management (such as injections and infusions).
This Clinical Research Specialist will be responsible for:
Assists Principal Investigators PIs in planning and implementing clinical research studies as assigned.
Under the direction of the PI, coordinates preparation of protocol applications for submission to the IRB, sponsor, or regulatory authority.
As directed by the PI corresponds with the IRB, study sponsors, clinical research organizations, study participants, and referring physicians.
Recruits study participants for enrollment in clinical trials.
Follows individual study protocols. Completes informed consent procedures as assigned.
Organizes strategies for recruiting study participants and screens study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic, and other settings as required.
Completes follow-up with study participants in prescribed settings as required.
Organizes study procedures and schedules study participants for study visits.
Assists the PI during patient visits.
Performs study procedures designated for the Study Coordinator.
Completes record abstraction of source documents, conducts required study measurements, and completes study Case Report Forms in accordance with best practice methods.
Conducts a QC check of completed CRFs prior to submission for data entry; coordinates resolution of all data queries.
Completes data entry as warranted.
Complies with all institutional policies and government regulations pertaining to human subjects' protections.
Maintains regulatory binders, case report forms, source documents, and other study documents.
Monitors the occurrence of clinical adverse events, reporting any to the PI, the study sponsor, and Committee on Clinical Investigations IRB.
Updates protocol and amendment changes.
Assists investigators in data and/or document preparation for journal publication.
Performs literature searches and pulls articles.
In order to qualify you must have:
A Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Psychology with a minimum of 3 years of work expereince OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 1 year of work experience.
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:WalthamRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only