Research Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Under the direction of the Research Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant responsibilities are to provide research support as specified on the research proposal and/or grant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to entering data, creating reports, reviewing medical records for data gathering and/or consenting patients for study.

• Creates, designs and maintains various databases and spreadsheet applications re: patient populations and research initiatives and disseminates patient-related reports to researcher/s.
• Enters data into database.
• Produces reports as per study guidelines
• Consents patients for study.
• Reviews patients' medical record for data gathering.
• Under the direction of researcher/s, completes forms and documentation to ensure research study is accurate and consistent with regulatory guidelines.
• Performs general clerical duties relating to research study.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and consistent with study guidelines
• Under the direction of the researcher/s, performs other research duties as needed

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent word processing/Excel/database skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive/confidential information
• Independent judgment, decision making and ability to prioritize

EEO Statement
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.

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