Primary Function

Performs activities necessary for day-to-day management of a clinical research project focusing on biomarkers and novel cognitive assessments related to Alzheimer’s disease

Responsibilities

• Recruits, screens, and schedules potential research participants
• Obtains informed consent from research participants
• Coordinates study visits and participant-facing activities
• Administers cognitive assessments
• Manages neuroimaging scheduling and data collection
• Prepares and presents updates and/or study progress reports
• Collects, manages, and analyzes data
• Maintains study tracking systems and databases
• Prepares charts and visual presentations for team meetings and conferences
• Performs other activities necessary for the day-to-day management of the project, as assigned by the principal investor and/or project manager
• Follows study protocols and procedures in support of established project goals
• Trains and mentors support staff on specified tasks or projects
• Respects and safeguards the rights of human subjects, including the confidentiality of the information gathered
• Observes all relevant risk management, infection control, and safety policies and procedures
• Attends orientation and ongoing in-service education as required
• Observes all general hospital policies, guiding principles, rules, and regulations
• Consistently adheres to Butler Hospital’s service standards

Job Qualifications and Specifications

• Education: BA/BS in a relevant field
• Training and Experience: Previous research or face-to-face experience with seniors or persons with cognitive impairment preferred, but not required
• Skills: Must have strong interpersonal/organizational skills and be comfortable communicating over the phone. Familiarity with MS Office core applications is essential

Schedule: 40/80 Full Time Days (Monday-Friday)

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.

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.

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.