Clinical Research Assistant I- Manton Center

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Research

Job Posting Description

Onsite Position 

*** Cover Letter required with submission for application review***

The Manton Center for Orphan Disease Research and Beggs Laboratory is seeking a new full-time clinical research assistant (CRA) to join our multidisciplinary team of genetic counselors, researchers and clinicians. 

The Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for:

• Overseeing patient recruitment, enrollment, and sample collection for two rare disease genomics studies: the Manton Center Gene Discovery Core and the Beggs Laboratory Congenital Myopathy Research Program
• Working closely with other CRAs, genetic counselors, physicians and researchers to identify rare genetic causes for pediatric conditions
• Serving as a primary contact point for these studies, responsible for answering families’ questions about the project and research process.
• Obtaining informed consent and conducting study follow-up
• Coordinating with referring clinicians and researchers and communicating study status and progress
• Conducting data collection activities, medical records reviews, and preparing analytical reports
• Maintaining study databases and records
• Learning and assisting with genomic analysis to identify genetic diagnoses and novel candidate genes
• Performing other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required
• Participation in local and international collaborations and publications is likely

In order to qualify, you must have: 

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Psychology. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 
• Interest in pursuing a career in health care or genetics is preferred, but not required. 

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid