Research Assistant, Cardiology - Boston, United States - Boston Medical Center

Boston Medical Center

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Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position:
Research Assistant, Cardiology

Location:
Boston, MA

Schedule:40 hours per week, on-site

***: The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study's progress.
Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.

Administrative

Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
Perform administrative duties associated with the study's Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities

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:

Bachelor's degree required by time of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
Experience with statistical software a plus.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.

This position is grant funded. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

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.

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 shouldn't dictate health.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans