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Clinical Research Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology Research

Boston Children's Hospital
$41246.40-$61339.20 Annual
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
9 Hope Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 02, 2026
Position Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a research assistant to support retrospective outcomes research aimed at strengthening the evidence base for pediatric eye care and laying the groundwork for future extramural funding. This work spans two related areas of inquiry: surgical and clinical outcomes in pediatric oculoplastic surgery, an emerging subspecialty in which BCH is a national leader, and healthcare disparities in pediatric ophthalmology, examining how insurance status, socioeconomic factors, and demographics influence access to care and treatment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manual chart review in Epic to collect demographic, diagnostic, and outcomes data
  • REDCAP database design and management
  • Supports IRB submissions
  • Coordinates and prepares documentation needed for Institutional Review Board (IRB) on submissions, for PI approval. Tracks progress from submission to approval.
  • Conducts preliminary statistical analysis
  • Contributes to manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publication
  • May assist with preparation of manuscripts and reports to be submitted to academic journals.
  • May help train and orient newly hired study personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree
Experience:
  • Analytical skills to gather and interpret data, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and writing skills to provide critical information to team members, patients, and families with ability to triage and escalate concerns to appropriate leadership.
  • Problem-solving, troubleshooting abilities and resourcefulness

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.

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