BFT - Research Assistant for The Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center

Overview The Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant. The role focuses on understanding post COVID-19 complications in children and young adults, including Long COVID. The RA will extract data from medical records, complete regulatory paperwork, ensure study records are complete and well organized, communicate with study subjects and collaborators, and manage the day-to-day activities of an ongoing clinical trial in Long COVID under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Program Manager. The position is located at the main address for Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. It is a 40‑hour per week position. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Completes required hospital, departmental, disease‑specific, and study‑specific training. Assists with study regulatory submissions and maintenance by: Preparing regulatory documents Assisting with composing and amending consent forms, protocol summaries, and other documents for sponsor and/or IRB review Assisting in the completion of Insight e‑IRB applications Ensuring that study documents are stored, maintained, and routed in compliance with applicable federal, hospital, departmental, and study‑specific regulations Maintaining study records including logs Assists with Quality Assurance/Quality Control and auditing/monitoring procedures by: Self‑ and peer‑reviews documented procedures Working to resolve data queries and ensure that data in electronic databases are accurate Assists with works directly with subjects to execute assigned studies by: Speaking with patients to assist with recruitment for clinical trials Coordinating study visits with subjects and clinical and research teams, preparing study materials in preparation of visits Assisting with collecting, processing, and shipping various biospecimens Works directly with the PI group to execute assigned studies by: Assisting with the development and maintenance of RedCap database Reviewing patient medical records to assist with identifying study candidates Assisting with preparing safety reports and other study progress reports for PI review Ensuring that PI group receives results of study tests and procedures Skills, Abilities, Competencies Required Takes initiative when working independently and as an easily‑engaged team member. Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills Ability to demonstrate respect for and professionalism toward subjects, their rights and individual needs Preliminary knowledge of clinical research policy Computer literacy, including Office Outlook, Excel, and Word Careful attention to details Qualifications - External Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: New graduates with relevant course or project work, or those without any prior research experience, will be considered. Supervisory responsibility: A Research Assistant does not have any supervisory responsibility. The General Hospital Corporation 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts General Hospital