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GENERAL SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW STATEMENT

The Skeletal Health and Osteoporosis Center is a clinical and research program within the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension at the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. The center provides clinical treatment and diagnosis of osteoporosis and other bone diseases in addition to bone density scanning using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT). Our research focuses on clinical and translational research in osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases. The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to engage in many facets of clinical research and learn about the treatment and diagnosis of bone disorders. The department is looking for a motivated individual to work as a Research Assistant assisting in the development, implementation, and analysis of research protocols.

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Oversee three to four active clinical studies; tasks include the planning, development, and implementation of clinical protocols.
  2. Manage recruitment, screening, enrollment, consenting and conducting study visits of clinical research subjects.
  3. Perform Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scans and Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (pQCT) scans for research studies.
  4. Collect and enter data and manage study databases.
  5. Preparation and submission of research protocol to the IRB.
  6. Ensure that clinical research activities are carried out in compliance with Partners IRB and established research protocol.
  7. Assist in data analysis.
  8. Provides collaboration and administrative coordination between investigators and ancillary departments, research subjects, and/or sponsoring organizations.
  9. Participates in manuscript preparation, editing and submission. Specific tasks include literature searches and reference checking and documenting using EndNote software.
  10. Assists the Director of the Skeletal Health and Osteoporosis Center in grant preparation and submission. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • We are looking for candidates who can start as early as May
  • Minimum Bachelors degree
  • 2 years commitment
  • Experience in research methods and research protocols preferred

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Experience in research
  • Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in data collection, data management, and data analysis methods
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, database management, and possibly EndNote
  • Organized and dependable
  • Must possess initiative
  • Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team