Research Assistant II

4 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Medical Center Full time

Position: Research Assistant II, OBGYN

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid (on-site an average of 3 days per week)

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RA2 will oversee the administrative aspects of the projects and interact with study subjects, clinical research coordinators, study investigators, work-study students and other research staff. Duties include, patient recruitment, scheduling study visits, administering questionnaires, creating/filing case report forms, entering/updating data, maintaining databases, running reports, storing samples, and other administrative tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis. Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study's progress.
  • Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies. Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mail-outs.
  • Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
  • Participates in specimen collection(this may require phlebotomy skills). Notifies patients of tests results, if part of the study protocol.
  • Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry.Provides technical guidance to junior staff.
  • Conducts literature searches. Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research.

Administrative:

  • Perform administrative duties associated with a 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.
  • Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
  • Responsible for the administrative aspects of theresearch studies, including managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
  • Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred. Major in a field related to the research highly preferred
  • With a Master's degree, no work experience is required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of2 years of experience in research or clinical program activities required.
  • Experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Phlebotomy skills or a willingness to be trained strongly preferred.
  • Excellent English communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
  • Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial, and ethnic populations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access and PowerPoint. Experience with statistical analysis tools a plus. Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval) and basic data analysis and reporting (in words, numbers, and graphics).
  • Experience using quantitative data analysis software helpful (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab).

JOB BENEFITS:

  • Competitive pay
  • Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
  • Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
  • Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

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 call to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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