Harvard University
Position Title: Research Assistant II Non-Lab
Req ID: 65367BR
School or Unit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Description: Job Summary
About Us:
The Wyss Institute's mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don't fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word "challenging," and we love challenges.
About you:
You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the opportunity to innovate and apply your knowledge to tackle projects in a fast past-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to create innovations that can change the world.
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated clinical research coordinator to support the clinical studies at the Wyss Institute and across our collaborating institutions. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Research, you will be responsible for coordinating clinical studies and trials.
Position Description
What you'll do:
- Prepare and submit documents to Institutional Review Boards
- Coordinate study participant recruitment, screening, enrollment and follow up
- Prepare testing materials and/or lab space for scheduled visits
- Maintain appropriate research records and documentation
- Manage and coordinate team efforts and assigned studies
- Periodically monitor study material and regulatory documents
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others
Additionally you may, as needed:
- Assist Principal Investigators with study procedures, data management and analysis where appropriate
- Assist with data entry into appropriate databases
- Coordinate the sharing of data with collaborators
- Participate in writing research proposals, reports, presentations, and publications
- Support staff, faculty, and collaborators to generate critical data, figures or summary information
- Interacts regularly with affiliated Institute faculty
Basic Qualifications - College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in the Health Sciences or related discipline
- A minimum of one year of of study coordination, clinical research or related work experience required
Additional Qualifications and SkillsDesirable skills:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Two or more years of study coordinator or clinical research coordinator experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with Institutional Review Boards for human clinical studies including protocol generation, continuing review, enrollment tracking, and completion of required forms (consent, adverse event, etc.)
- Experience with data entry into databases
- Experience with participant recruitment
- Experience with clinical studies involving medical devices, biologics, or drugs is preferred
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication (oral and written) abilities
- Proficient with office productivity software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Willingness to tackle multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness to work at all levels to accomplish team goals
- Ability to work with study participants, caregivers, and staff in a clinical/research setting
- IACUC and COMS (institutional biosafety committee) experience are also preferred but not required
Additional InformationHarvard is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Why you'll like working with us: At the Wyss Institute, you're a member of a supportive, dynamic community that is united by its shared goal of changing the world through groundbreaking technology development and commercialization. We encourage your professional growth and development through mentorship and tuition reimbursement to support continued learning, and more. We also support your physical, financial, and mental well-being through generous time off benefits, gym reimbursements, and other programs offered through Harvard. Our facility is located in a new, state-of-the-art life sciences building in the lively Fenway neighborhood, where you have access to multiple amenities including a roof top terrace with stunning views of Boston and proximity to numerous restaurants and cultural attractions. We value an inclusive and diverse workforce and believe that our differences enrich the work environment for all.
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BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Boston
Job Code: 403113 Research Assistant II Non-Lab
Job Function: Research
Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub Unit: ------------
Salary Grade: 053
Department: Wyss Institute
Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Time Status: Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal, Identity
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: As a collaborative organization, we at the Wyss Institute know that great innovation happens when diverse perspectives come together to solve problems. As a result, we are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness both in and out of the lab. When recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you will bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. We believe these differences in background, experience, and perspective enrich our work environment and are essential to our mission of solving complex problems through technology development and translation.
EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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