Job Summary: The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for assisting in the acquisition and recording of patient information for research projects. Assists in the recruitment of study participants. Administers study questionnaires and standardized assessments. Ensures the integrity of study data. Prepares and maintains study records, performs biospecimen collections, and enters data into databases. Reviews relevant literature to gather information and may participate in the development of research protocols. Maintains files, audio archive, procedures, verification and validation routines. Performs chart reviews. Must be willing to work on-call, nights, weekends and holidays, as required. Performs other related duties as requested.

Specifications: Bachelor’s degree required in the field of psychology, nursing, or related discipline; Master’s Degree preferred. Must have at least 1 year of experience with newborns and/or infants and families. Experience working in a hospital setting preferred. Must be warm and friendly and quick to build rapport with study participants and have previous research experience, including data collection and entry into a computer system.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 7/3 - 7/9/2024