Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine; BHEAT Study

Job Overview

The Research Assistant II (RA2) will support the Boston Hypertension Equity Alliance in Treatment (BHEAT) study, a clinical trial designed to improve hypertension management and reduce disparities in safety net primary care clinics throughout Boston. The role involves administrative and research support for multiple grant‑funded studies.

• Assist with patient recruitment, scheduling study visits, administering questionnaires, and maintaining case report forms.
• Enter and update data, manage databases, run reports, and store samples.
• Serve as point of contact with participating sites to ensure complete and timely data collection.
• Prepare and maintain Data Use Agreements, Institutional Review Board applications, and related documents.
• Coordinate meetings and recordkeeping for research staff and sites.
• Lead systematic literature reviews and summarize key findings.
• Assist in developing efficient study processes and organizational approaches.
• Develop polished deliverables such as reports, presentations, posters, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Oversee administrative duties and support grant budget tracking.
• Train and supervise junior research assistants.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of research experience required for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree; no research experience required for candidates with a Master’s degree.
• Experience with database design and management, particularly REDCap, is a plus.
• Data analysis experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to study protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, time, and multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Interest in health equity, health systems research, public health, and health policy.

• Independent judgement and competence in various research methodologies.
• Motivated to engage and learn, with a problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to prepare clear, informative, visually appealing written deliverables, including tables and figures.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse populations.
• Self‑directed learning and initiative in gaining expertise in relevant research methods.

• Competitive salary range: $38,000–$53,500.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs.
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Paid time off, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, and 403(b) savings match.
• Other benefits such as flexible spending accounts and resources to support employee well‑being.

40 hours per week, hybrid environment with in‑office days at BMC’s main campus and occasional site visits throughout Boston.

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, contact Talent Acquisition at Talent acquisition or call 617‑638‑8582. BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program and requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, and to receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.