Position: Research Assistant II
Department: Neurology
Schedule: Per Diem, On-site
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Research Assistant II will coordinate and implement subject recruitment, enrollment, follow-up, data collection, and study conduct. Responsibilities include identifying and screening research subjects, recruiting and maintaining follow-up of research subjects, tracking absent (lost to follow) subjects, explaining and acquiring signatures of subjects for informed consent documents, data collection, database entry (including, but not limited to, data entry, transcription of qualitative questionnaires and coding of qualitative data), and participation in study meetings and performing other administrative tasks in support of the clinical studies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
- 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, 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.
- 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. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
- 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. Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
- Conducts literature searches. Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research.
- Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, ordering and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.
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/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required. Masters degree a plus.
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience in research or clinical program activities required. (With a Master's Degree, no work experience is required.)
- Knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
- Bilingual (Spanish) or multi-lingual skills appropriate to the patient population served is a must for this position.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
- Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including 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).
- Experience using quantitative data analysis software helpful (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab).
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with human subjects and patients in a hospital setting.
- Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
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 [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
Compensation Range:
$18.27- $25.72This 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.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
- At least 1 year of experience in research or clinical program activities
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience recruiting research subjects and understanding ethical and technical research conduct
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Bilingual Spanish or multilingual skills appropriate to the patient population
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with diverse populations
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks efficiently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Ability to perform basic data management, including coding, data entry, cleaning, and retrieval
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Master's degree
- Experience with statistical analysis tools
- Experience using quantitative data analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, or Minitab
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