The Research Assistant performs clinical research activities including patient recruitment, data collection, and medical record abstraction. They are also responsible for administrative tasks such as managing IRB approvals and coordinating study participant schedules.
Requirements summary
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for experience in clinical research or public health. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong English communication skills are essential, while bilingualism in Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred.
Schedule: 19 hours per week, On-site (primarily M-F regular business hours with flexibility to work occasional evening/weekend hours)
Position
SUMMARY: The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress. Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc. Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families. Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation. Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program. Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary. Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.
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Requirements
EDUCATION: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire.
EXPERIENCE: Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families. Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred.
Knowledge
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SKILLS: Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual candidate preferred, not required, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Experience with statistical software a plus.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Career Advancement Opportunities
Merit Increases
Pharmacy Benefits
403(b) Savings Matches
Discretionary Annual Bonuses
Employee and Family Well-being Resources
ABOUT
THE
DEPARTMENT: As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health. Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
Compensation
Range: $16.35- $22.84 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
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