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BFT - Research Assistant for The Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2025
The Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a Research Assistant. Our research team seeks to understand post COVID-19 complications in children and young adults, including Long COVID. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Program Manager, the RA will extract data from medical records, complete regulatory paperwork, ensure that study records are complete and well organized, communicate with study subjects and collaborators, and manage the day-to-day activities of an on-going clinical trial in Long COVID. This individual will work professionally with both clinic and research team staff and internal hospital departments to ensure that hospital and clinic protocols are followed. The RA consistently strives to assure and improve the quality of all aspects of the research program. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Completes required hospital, departmental, disease-specific, and study-specific training. Assists with study regulatory submissions and maintenance by: Preparing regulatory documents Assist with composing and amending consent forms, protocol summaries, and other documents for sponsor and/or IRB review Assisting in the completion of Insight e-IRB applications Ensuring that study documents are stored, maintained, and routed in compliance with applicable federal, hospital, departmental, and study-specific regulations. Maintaining study records including logs Assists with Quality Assurance/Quality Control and auditing/monitoring procedures by: Self- and peer-reviews documented procedures Working to resolve data queries and ensure that data in electronic databases are accurate Assist with Works directly with subjects to execute assigned studies by: Speaking with patients to assist with recruitment for clinical trials. Coordinate study visits with subjects and clinical and research teams, prepare study materials in preparation of visits Assist with collecting, processing, and shipping various biospecimens Works directly with the PI group to execute assigned studies by: Assisting with the development and maintenance of RedCap database Reviewing patient medical records to assist with identifying study candidates Assists with preparing safety reports and other study progress reports for PI review Ensuring that PI group receives results of study tests and procedures SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Takes initiative when working independently and as an easily-engaged team member. Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills Ability to demonstrate respect for and professionalism toward subjects, their rights and individual needs. Preliminary knowledge of clinical research policy. Computer literacy, including Office Outlook, Excel, and Word. Careful attention to details Qualifications - External EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required. EXPERIENCE: New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Assistant position outlined above. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): A Research Assistant does not have any supervisory responsibility. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.