Research Lab Tech 1(Husain)

The Research Lab Tech1 in the Husain Metabolomics Lab involves both research and administrative responsibilities. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator,the Research Lab Tech1 will focus on developing and carrying out the research in retinal disease. The candidate will contribute to ongoing research to improve retinal disease diagnosis and treatment.

Administrative duties, include (but are not limited to) maintenance of pre charting clinics, labeling potential study subjects, coordinating study visits with clinical staff, and attends study staff meetings.

• Design and perform AMD and retinal imaging research trials
• Maintain HRPP status with ongoing and future studies with local IRB
• Screen, consent and recruit potential research patients
• Imaging and Functional Test Capture and Analysis
• Review patient data
• Perform bio-statistical analysis
• Write abstract and articles for publications
• Organize weekly lab meetings and presentation schedule
• Recruit and onboard new trainees to the research team (college and medical students, residents and fellows)
• Grow underrepresented minority mentorship and research programs within the Husain Metabolomics Lab

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify, recruit, consent and image study subjects
• Perform data entry to study logs and file relevant study visit data
• Read, analyze and summarize published literature
• Develop an understanding of clinical research
• Attend relevant meetings
• Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
• Write a final report describing the project and results

Bachelor's degree. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology helpful. Excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledge of experiment planning, computer skills, and data analysis skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Well organized and detail-oriented. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Tech savvy.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Outpatient clinics primarily at 243 Charles Street and Montvale Avenue Stoneham.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).

HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.

Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

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