Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed. Please note that this section should be written in a paragraph format and provide a broad description of the role and its purpose as well as the reporting structure.

The GI Center for Cancer Complications is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant to assist in clinical research activities. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Michael Dougan) and research team, the CRA will work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, research participants, members of collaborating groups, and others to ensure the safe and ethical conduct of clinical research. The CRA will assist in various study activities, including patient recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up, scheduling of appointments, and other activities as delegated.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. This section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.

The position is located at the MGH main campus (55 Fruit Street). The CRA\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1) Supporting clinical research activities across a wide variety of studies, such as therapeutic clinical trials, tissue banking registries, medical record review studies, and others both remotely and in-person

2) Collecting biological samples (blood, stool, intestinal biopsies) from research participants and processing them per protocol

3) Discussing research studies with patients, answering questions, and acting as a liaison between study participants and the study team as necessary

4) Obtain informed consent directly from study participants, or facilitate the informed consent discussion between participants and the investigating physician as needed

5) Monitor patient-facing data collection platforms (i.e. electronic medical records) and escalate as needed to clinical care staff

6) Assist with other study-related activities, such as: pre-screening patient medical records to determine eligibility, scheduling study visits, reviewing medical histories/medications with study participants, drawing blood, administering questionnaires, and completing follow-up calls

7) Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the job.

\xc2\xb7 Current undergraduate student

\xc2\xb7 A strong interest in medicine and/or clinical research

\xc2\xb7 Excellent communication skills

\xc2\xb7 Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrates a positive attitude and respect for others

\xc2\xb7 Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for the rights and individual needs of patients

\xc2\xb7 Shows respect for and works well with others

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

- Some college or Associate\'s degree

Massachusetts General Hospital