"Clinical Research Assistant - Brazelton Touchpoints Center"

Position Summary

Brazelton Touchpoints Center (BTC) seeks a candidate for a Clinical Research Assistant. The position will contribute to all aspects of applied research & evaluation processes. If selected, you'll be part of our mission to support families and children and participate in several research and evaluation projects for clients from disciplines including policy development and practice, social services, early care and education, Tribal and Indigenous communities, home visiting, mental health, and/or pediatric healthcare. BTC's multidisciplinary staff will provide mentorship to help you develop skills in qualitative & quantitative methods, data collection, analytic reasoning, verbal & written communication, data visualization, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients in implementing research & evaluation activities
• Support development of research protocols & data collection tools
• Assist in developing data sets for analyses
• Collect, code & manage qualitative data
• Conduct quantitative & qualitative analyses
• Support interpretation & reporting of research findings
• Troubleshoot & communicate solutions to project stakeholders
• Support dissemination of research findings
• Conduct literature reviews
• Provide administrative support including coordination of presentations, meetings & conferences
• Participate in meetings to support project activities
• Keep abreast of trends in the field by attending training to enhance quantitative/qualitative analysis skills & professional development activities

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Public Health, or a closely related field

Experience: Previous Clinical Research experience preferred. Ability to work well in fast-paced environments & balance the demands of working on multiple projects simultaneously. Computer skills like Microsoft Office Suite and Excel. Statistical ability and beginning knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS & STATA, a plus

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.