Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine; BHEAT Study

The Research Assistant II (RA2) will participate in multiple clinical studies as approved by the grant(s). The RA2 will oversee the administrative aspects of the grant and interact with study subjects, clinical research coordinators, study investigators, work study students and other research staff. Duties include assisting with patient recruitment, scheduling study visits, administering questionnaires, creating and filing case report forms, entering and updating data, maintaining databases, running reports, storing samples, and performing other administrative tasks in support of the clinical studies.

The RA2 maintains contact with the participating sites to ensure complete and timely data collection, maintains patient profiles, assists with documenting financial and budgetary needs of the grant, and supports the research team with the preparation of data and other reports. The RA2 oversees the work of other Research Assistants, providing training and orientation, and develops and implements patient recruitment strategies and changes to study protocols.

The Research Assistant (RA) will support the Boston Hypertension Equity Alliance in Treatment (BHEAT) study, a new clinical trial investigating health system strategies to improve hypertension management in safety‑net primary care clinics throughout Boston. BHEAT is funded by the Patient‑Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and includes a focus on reducing disparities in hypertension treatment and outcomes. The RA will be a key member of a team focused on daily monitoring and progress of the trial, interacting with study investigators, project managers, clinical staff, and other research staff.

Duties may include a variety of research support tasks, providing experience in the design and conduct of clinical trials, health systems research, and health disparities research. The research team prioritizes a collaborative and collegial environment and emphasizes professional development opportunities.

• Partner with collaborators and study staff on oversight of studies, standard operating procedure development and review, and data quality assurance
• Lead systematic literature reviews and summarize key findings
• Organize and synthesize complex data from a variety of sources throughout the study to support project progress
• Assist in development of efficient study processes and organizational approaches
• Develop polished deliverables to convey progress and results of the study, including reports, presentations, posters, abstracts, and manuscripts, contributing scientific insight based on previous experience and independent learning on relevant content and methods

• Assist with administrative aspects of the research study, including maintaining project records and handling routine communication needs of the project
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of Data Use Agreements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, and related documents regarding the protection of human subjects
• Coordinate meetings between the research staff and research sites, including scheduling and record‑keeping

(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).

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Academic major in a field related to the research and an excellent academic record preferred.

• 2+ years of relevant research work experience required for candidates with a Bachelor's degree. (If holding a Master’s degree, no research experience is required)
• Experience with database design and management, particularly with REDCap, is a plus.
• Data analysis experience is a plus.

• Attentive and organized to ensure research quality and compliance
• Advanced attention to detail
• Able to adhere to directions, detailed study protocols, and data compliance protocols
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