Student Intern Research Assistant I

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Brookline
Sep 23, 2025
This Research Assistant (RA) will work on research trials currently being conducted for the Small Steps Healing Project and the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the Division of Preventive Medicine. Working under the supervision of the Clinical Project Coordinator, the employee in this position will perform a variety of tasks, including meeting with study participants and conducting the study visits. They will help collect and manage study data. This RA will also be responsible for completing participant questionnaires and records during the visits and reviewing data collection forms for accuracy. This position includes remote online work and onsite clinic work. Study Visit Works with Clinical Project Coordinator and/or Project Manager and PI to conduct study visits at the clinic. Communicates with English-speaking participants through phone calls, in-person, and email as it pertains to clinic visit reminders and completing the study protocol. Oversees all aspects of subject's clinic visit according to the research protocol, hospital and study policies, procedures, and other data collection protocols. Performs study measurements and documents these measurements according to study protocol. Practices independent judgment regarding study appointments. Follows all safety procedures during study appointments. Pages, emails, or calls Study Manager, Safety MD, and PI as required by safety protocols. Interacts with clinic staff as required. Compiles lists of follow-up calls and compliance issues as needed. Trains on study measures. Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance Audits. Re-trained yearly on study measurements by Study Manager or Lead RA. Completes extra trainings throughout the year as needed or required by Study PIs. Attends and participates in staff meetings; other research meetings as required. Performs other duties as requested. Ability to understand the underlying principles of a research study and to apply these principles to day-to-day tasks. Computer literacy. Previous research experience. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.