CLINICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I

CLINICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I

Description:
Job Description

The mission of the laboratory is to improve patient outcomes through materials science and clinical studies with an emphasis on total hip and knee replacements and novel therapies in the spine. Candidates for this position should be self-motivated, organized, and have an interest in orthopaedics. The major responsibility will be to assist in clinical and radiographic follow-up studies of total joint replacement patients. Several software programs are used for this purpose and training in their use will be supplied. In addition, assistance in surgical research is required. Training in surgical techniques and procedures will be supplied. The position also offers the opportunity to write abstracts and articles for various scientific publications.

Requirements

General laboratory skills are necessary, and good organizational skills are a must. Good computer skills, including, but not limited to, Photoshop, and the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs are necessary. Solid writing skills are a must as the job requires writing protocols, reporting on research results, and generating scientific publications. A BS or a BA in science is preferred. This is a great opportunity for college graduates seeking research experience prior to graduate/medical studies.
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Company Profile:
Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third-oldest general hospital in the country, and the oldest and largest in New England. The 907-bed world-renowned medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, MGH is on the cutting edge of patient care, research and medical education. It is the largest nongovernment employer in the city of Boston, with more than 21,500 employees.

MGH is among the leading medical institutions continuously recognized by U.S. News & World Report's annual honor roll of America's best hospitals. In 2009, MGH ranked fifth nationally, with MGH Psychiatry ranking first in that specialty for the 14th consecutive year. MGH has been named to the list since the publication began conducting the survey in 1990.

In 2008, MGH again was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that provide the best in nursing care and to uphold the tradition of excellence in professional nursing practice. MGH was the first Massachusetts hospital to earn the Magnet designation in 2003.

MGH has repeatedly been named an employer of choice. Most recently, it was named to The Globe 100, a list of the top employers in Massachusetts compiled by The Boston Globe. The hospital has also earned a spot on Conceive magazine's 2009 list of the Top 50 Workplaces for Prospective Parents.

A career with MGH means you'll be part of a rich legacy of providing top-quality patient care and an integral part of ensuring that our success continues. Located in Boston, MGH is accessible by several MBTA lines. Our benefits and perks are outstanding and include health/dental insurance, a retirement plan, 403b, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, childcare center and a fitness center. There is only one MGH! For more information, please visit us at .

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.