Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine (per diem)

Position: Research Assistant II

Department: General Internal Medicine Research

Location: Boston MA

Schedule: Per Diem Remote

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 studys 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 studys Data Monitoring and Safety Board tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB.
• 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:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline is required. Masters degree a plus.

• With a Masters Degree no work experience is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of1 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 SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

• 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.

• 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).

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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