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Research Assistant I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY BG

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
60 Fenwood Road (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026
Summary: Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: - Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting. - Study cohort management. - Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents. - Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research. Education Bachelor's Degree Science required Experience New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Careful attention to detail. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks. - Computer literacy, including database tools. - Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism. General Overview: Works under general supervision on multiple clinical studies in multiple sclerosis, including a large-scale, longitudinal study.Responsible for subject recruitment, subject enrollment, data collection, and data management. Primary Duties: Recruits, screens, enrolls, obtains informed consent, and follows subjects as part of a large-scale, longitudinal natural history study. Abstracts medical information from patient records and interviews. Prepares monthly calendars and reminders. Organizes study blood draws and collection of other biologic samples. Administers and scores battery of cognitive and psychosocial tests. Maintains patient study files, electronic study database, and tracking system for study participants. Assists with Institutional Review Board submissions, including annual reviews and study amendments. Performs frequent audits to ensure the integrity of study data. Prepares enrollment updates, participates in study meetings, and prepares study data for analysis and publication. Prepares study kits, keeps track of inventory, and orders study supplies. Serves as backup for several investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies. Backup responsibilities include recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, scheduling visits, and administering cognitive tests. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with study participants. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of clinical research protocols. Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks. Careful attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs. 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.