BFT - HIV Clinical Research Trial Student
BFT - HIV Clinical Research Trial Student
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
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General Summary/ Overview Statement
The Northeastern co-op student from the July-December 2024 cohort will support The MGH Mukerji Lab for Neuroinfectious Diseases. Our research group works in a rich multidisciplinary environment involving clinicians and researchers focused on biomarker discovery at the intersection of neurology and HIV infection.
The Northeastern co-op student will help support the ongoing clinical trial studying people with HIV and depressive symptoms (NCT05570812), as well as observational studies of people with HIV. The objectives for the position focus on study participant recruitment, community engagement, clinical trial operations, and being part of a larger clinical team of neurologists, infectious disease clinicians, and neuroradiologists. The student will directly report to the Clinical Research Program/Project Manager.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
The Northeastern co-op student will conduct study recruitment tasks in the MGB clinics and in the community settings. Activities may include assistance with tabling events, talking to potential participants, and conducting phone screenings. Some laboratory work is also available for interested and qualified students.
Key Objectives For Specific Role
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Key Skills for Specific Role
High school diploma. Currently enrolled at Northeastern University pursing a major in health sciences, such as neuroscience, biology, psychology, and public health, or any other relevant majors.
Experience
Any related professional or research experience and familiarity with the basic scientific research concepts will be a plus.
Working Conditions
Duties will primarily be performed at the MGB Assembly Row Corporate Office location.
We anticipate a 32-hour work week; around 8-hour 4 workdays/week (typically 9am-5pm) with flexibility. When study visits occur on weekends or after 5pm, the expectation will be that the candidate stays for blood processing.
Work will be conducted over a 32-hour work week (around four 8-hour workdays/week, typically 9am-5pm) with flexibility.
Travel may include sites within MGB, including travel to MGH Main Hospital, Charlestown Navy Yard, Brigham and Women’s hospital, and community organizations in the Boston area.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.
Primary Location
MA-Boston-MGH 101 Merrimac
Work Locations
MGH 101 Merrimac
Job
Research - Other
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
1
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Temporary
Recruiting Department
Bulfinch Temporary Service
Job Posting
May 28, 2024
The Northeastern co-op student from the July-December 2024 cohort will support The MGH Mukerji Lab for Neuroinfectious Diseases. Our research group works in a rich multidisciplinary environment involving clinicians and researchers focused on biomarker discovery at the intersection of neurology and HIV infection.
The Northeastern co-op student will help support the ongoing clinical trial studying people with HIV and depressive symptoms (NCT05570812), as well as observational studies of people with HIV. The objectives for the position focus on study participant recruitment, community engagement, clinical trial operations, and being part of a larger clinical team of neurologists, infectious disease clinicians, and neuroradiologists. The student will directly report to the Clinical Research Program/Project Manager.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
The Northeastern co-op student will conduct study recruitment tasks in the MGB clinics and in the community settings. Activities may include assistance with tabling events, talking to potential participants, and conducting phone screenings. Some laboratory work is also available for interested and qualified students.
Key Objectives For Specific Role
- Assist in study recruitment and retention for an interventional clinical trial for people with HIV and depression
- Review and abstract participant medical records, including labs and psychiatric diagnoses
- Access participant demographic and clinical information from Epic
- Assist the Clinical Research Coordinator and Project Manager in operational items, as needed
- Assist in the organization and maintenance of relevant study data
- Assist with the preparation of regulatory documents
- Assist with data checking, regulatory binders, and QA/QC procedures
- Attend study team meetings with collaborators
- Maintain ongoing communications with the Project Manager, Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Technician, and the Principal Investigator
- Basic laboratory organization and maintenance tasks
- Assist with laboratory documentation and biomarker data visualization
- Additional relevant duties as assigned
- Assist with recruitment and retention of study participants and participate in brainstorming sessions to optimize study participation
- Assist in preparing data reports
- Perform independent literature searches
- Complete and maintain training as required per assigned duties
- Provide administrative support as needed
- Participate in team meetings
- Follow strict methodology and protocol to ensure compliance
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Key Skills for Specific Role
- Working knowledge of clinical research
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for participants’ rights and needs
- Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to effectively interact with study team members, community members, and MGB patients
- Ability to maintain detailed and well-organized records
- Demonstrate professionalism and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality
- Possess a high level of empathy and customer service skills
- Work collaboratively with all members of the trial team and research centers
- Pay close attention to detail and adjust based on feedback
- Address problems and propose resolutions proactively
- Communicate effectively and clearly (written and verbal)
- Complete and maintain training as required per assigned duties
High school diploma. Currently enrolled at Northeastern University pursing a major in health sciences, such as neuroscience, biology, psychology, and public health, or any other relevant majors.
Experience
Any related professional or research experience and familiarity with the basic scientific research concepts will be a plus.
Working Conditions
Duties will primarily be performed at the MGB Assembly Row Corporate Office location.
We anticipate a 32-hour work week; around 8-hour 4 workdays/week (typically 9am-5pm) with flexibility. When study visits occur on weekends or after 5pm, the expectation will be that the candidate stays for blood processing.
Work will be conducted over a 32-hour work week (around four 8-hour workdays/week, typically 9am-5pm) with flexibility.
Travel may include sites within MGB, including travel to MGH Main Hospital, Charlestown Navy Yard, Brigham and Women’s hospital, and community organizations in the Boston area.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.
Primary Location
MA-Boston-MGH 101 Merrimac
Work Locations
MGH 101 Merrimac
Job
Research - Other
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
1
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Temporary
Recruiting Department
Bulfinch Temporary Service
Job Posting
May 28, 2024
-
Seniority level
Internship -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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