Research Assistant

Research Assistant, Nephrology

The Research Assistant will support clinical research activities in the Waikar Research Group within the Nephrology Section. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and scheduling, administering questionnaires, reviewing medical records, managing study data, maintaining research databases, and assisting with administrative and regulatory tasks. The Research Assistant may also assist with basic bio specimen handling, sample processing in compliance with established protocols, and manuscript preparation.

This role works closely with the Research Program Manager and other research staff to support research operations in both clinical and research settings.

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.

You’ll 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.

Job Requirements:

• Education:
  
  A minimum of a Bachelor’s 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 browsers. Experience 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.

Compensation Range: $16.35- $22.84

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans