Clinical Research Assistant

Description of Internship Project:

The Research Assistant will be an essential team member in an active clinical research program. This research involves Family Planning. Responsibilities include implementing research protocol for a new qualitative study, i.e., recruiting research subjects, conducting in-depth interviews and qualitative data coding.

Professional Development Objectives/ Benefits to the intern:

Students will learn about conducting a research project /clinical trial and will gain a new perspective and a real life experience. They will learn how to: Effectively interact with participants in a clinical setting / ensure their compliance during the study period; Follow the protocol and keep records.

They will be mentored for a long term career plan.

The training will be provided in all aspects of study conduct – including following GCP, protocol implementation and shadowing of investigators and research assistant as well as qualitative data coding.

Responsibilities of the intern:

Assists in recruitment of prospective study participants including screening, consenting and surveys with audio recording
Maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records
Conducting in depth interviews
Qualitative coding (this will be taught, prior experience is not necessary)
Collecting data/checklists to assess intervention fidelity.
Interacts with regulatory bodies and maintains regulatory documents (IRB)
Maintains regular interaction with investigators
Assists with all other aspects of the study conduct as needed
Maintains confidentiality with regard to patient information and other sensitive information
Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided
Utilizes hospital’s values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital mission
Greets and provides assistance to visitors, patients and employees in a professional and courteous manner

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Description of Deliverable at Completion of Internship:

Present ‘Lessons Learnt’ to the ObGyn / Research Steering Committee

Evaluation of the deliverable:

Deliverables: Recruitment of eligible participants and their compliance, record keeping and data analysis. They will receive a regular, constructive feedback as an evaluation of their work. The area of improvement will be identified and addressed if appropriate. A formal evaluation session will be held when the BU HR evaluation form will be used and given to them. The self-assessment will be also included and discussed.

Mentor/Reporting:

[name withheld]

Associate Professor BUSM /ObGyn

Director of Family Planning Fellowship

Skills/Experience/Qualifications of Intern:

Experience with participant interviews essential
Experience with qualitative research preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to details and being meticulous
Responsible and punctual
Ability to maintain confidentially

Internship Start and Duration:

Desired Start date: 7/1/2016

Duration: until 6/30/2017

Desired Time Commitment:

Full time: 40 hours/week

Compensation:

$17.5/hr:

Can work be performed remotely?