Research Assistant, Nephrology

Position: Research Assistant Nephrology

Location: Boston MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week On-site

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.

Youll find a supportive work environment at BMC with rich opportunities throughout your career for training development and growth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant will support clinical research activities using approved techniques. Responsibilities include supporting participant recruitment and scheduling administering questionnaires reviewing participant charts and extracting relevant study data maintaining participant databases and assisting with preparation of reports and study documentation. This position requires comfort working in both clinical and research environments and collaborating as part of a team to support study participants and research operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits and screens clinical research candidates. Interacts with participants by phone email and in person to support recruitment activities study coordination and visit scheduling.
• Completes informed consent documents and enrolls participants in the research protocol. The Research Assistant must be able to answer participant questions and explain the clinical trial in an easily understood and meaningful manner to participants.
• Collects documents and submits study data and samples accurately and efficiently.
• Works collaboratively with the Research Program Manager and other research staff to support daily study operation ad hoc duties as assigned.
• Schedule: 40 hours/week 100% in person. Requires the ability to work a varying daily day schedule driven by clinic operations and participant study visits.

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:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required at the time of hiring with preference for a degree in chemistry biology or other science.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in clinical research and/or public health preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with participants providers and research staff in person by phone and via email.
• Spanish or Haitian Creole speaking candidate preferred not required.
• 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 with statistical software preferred.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal & health sensitive information.

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 shouldnt dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability please send an e-mail toor callto let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

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 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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