Research Assistant I BWH Cardiovascular

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Working independently and under very general supervision provides support to research studies. May be responsible
for the following activities: making independent judgments of the suitability of potential participants for clinical trials,
developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending changes to protocols, and overseeing the
work of more entry-level staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Executes protocols of routine and non-routine experiments
- Assists PI with deciding the most suitable methodology
- Performs basic design and modification of protocols
- Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data
- Prepares and presents reports
- Maintains and orders supplies
- Perform a variety of routine tests following established methodologies
- Prepare and support tissue cultures
- Record data; summarize and analyze results using basic statistics
- Prepare lab reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment
- May prepare radioactive and non-radioactive samples for lipid analysis
- May perform independent literature searches as directed
- May assist in the basic design and modification of protocols

QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA or BS (required)
- One year of applicable work experience.
- Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize a high volume of work under potentially high pressure to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with medical terminology

- Prior experience reviewing medical records
- Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data management programs