Research Assistant
- Location
- Boston
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
Skills mentioned
- Clinical research
- Patient recruitment
- Medical records abstraction
- Database management
- Literature search
- Statistical analysis software
- Microsoft Office
- Specimen handling
- Spanish or Haitian Creole
- Data analysis
- Grant preparation
- Confidentiality management
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About the job
Position : Research Assistant Department : Pathology Research Location: Boston, MA Schedule : Part time 15 hours per week, On-site
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Department Director, perform laboratory procedures using approved procedures or special instructions. May draw blood or obtain other bodily fluids to collect specimens for data analyses. The Research Technician II will be required to sort, catalogue and maintain a specimen repository; may be required to analyze data using statistical analysis software and creating presentable graphs, tables, etc. of the data. Interacts with students, technicians, and Principal Investigators to plan, carry out, and maintain repository. Helps maintain equipment and reagent/material supplies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION :
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
EXPERIENCE :
- Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.
- Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
- Bilingual candidate preferred, not required, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole.
- 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 a plus.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
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.
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, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
Compensation Range: $16.35- $22.84 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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