Bilingual Research Assistant

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a bilingual research assistant to support health studies within the Genes & Health facility. The role involves recruiting volunteers and collecting research data while contributing to high-quality research aimed at improving health for the South Asian community. Candidates should be highly motivated, fluent in Urdu, and possess excellent communication skills, along with experience dealing with patients. The position offers competitive salaries, 30 days’ leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

30 days leave per annum

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Experience in health research delivery.
• Good Clinical Practice certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support health studies within the Genes & Health facility.
• Recruit volunteers for recall studies.
• Conduct research data collection under supervision.

Skills

Fluent in Urdu

Excellent verbal communication skills

Experience dealing with patients or the public

Job description

Overview

Genes & Health is a long‑term BioResource study of individuals of Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage. The project aims to understand how genes influence health and diseases and is an initiative to improve population health for Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities.

Role Responsibilities

The bilingual research assistant will support the portfolio of health studies conducted within the Genes & Health clinical research facility. Key duties include recruiting volunteers/participants for Genes & Health recall studies and conducting research data collection under the supervision of the research nurse and research coordinator. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality research at Queen Mary University of London.

Qualifications

A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, fluent in Urdu, who is passionate about improving the health of the South Asian community. Candidates should have prior experience dealing with patients or the public in person and over the phone, excellent verbal communication skills, and the ability to convey complex and sensitive information to volunteers. Experience in health research delivery, Good Clinical Practice certification, and a motivation to learn new skills such as phlebotomy are required.

Benefits

The position offers competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time/fixed‑term), a season ticket loan scheme, and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. Work‑life balance and family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities are also available.

Queen Mary Commitment

Queen Mary's commitment to a diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointment processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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