Research Assistant Coordinator

Research Assistant II, GIM (BHEAT Study)

Location:

Boston, MA

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

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, and will interact with study investigators, project managers, clinical staff, and other research staff. Duties may include a variety of research support tasks, which will provide 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 as well as emphasizing professional development opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 as needed 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

Administrative:

• 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 recordkeeping

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION:
• Bachelors degree is required.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Academic major in a field related to the research and an excellent academic record preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
• 2+ years of relevant research work experience required for candidates with a Bachelor's degree. (With a Master's degree, no research experience is required)
• Experience with database design and management, particularly with REDCap a plus
• Data analysis experience a plus
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• 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
• Experience with data organization and reporting
• Candidates should have an academic and/or professional record demonstrating experience and skill in analytical thinking and/or scientific methods.
• Candidates should also demonstrate skill in organization, prioritization, time management, and both verbal and written communication.
• TECHNICAL SKILL:
• Sound independent judgement and competence in various research methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Clear and concise writing /Careful editing and proofreading
• Skilled in preparing clear, informative, visually appealing written deliverables, including tables, figures, and written documents
• MOTIVATED TO ENGAGE AND LEARN:
• Problem-solving approach and learning mindset
• Intellectual independence and initiative
• Interest in and capacity to engage in self-directed learning to gain expertise in relevant research methods
• Interest in health equity, health systems, health services research, public health, health policy, and/or medicine
• COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION:
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with research collaborators, human subjects, and patients in clinical settings
• Clear communication skills and ability to adapt to the communication needs of the intended audience
• Cultural sensitivity…