Research Coordinator, Infectious Diseases

Boston Medical Center; Boston; On-site; PHP 3,263,546 - 4,741,378; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Research Coordinator – Infectious Diseases to support NIH-funded studies in Boston, MA. The role involves participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, data collection and analysis, and ensuring ethical compliance with study protocols.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years in clinical research or public health; a Master’s degree in Public Health is preferred. Experience with REDCap and IRB submissions is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s in Public Health preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical research/public health experience; 3 years may be considered for Master’s.
• Experience with IRB submissions, data management, and grant writing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of study protocols, ICFs, and SOPs.
• Develop data collection tools and validate REDCap-based systems.
• Create data management plans and ensure secure storage of data.
• Develop training materials and support study teams.
• Maintain ethics and regulatory compliance, including IRB submissions and amendments.
• Provide logistical support for workshop sites and study operations.

Skills

English communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Public Health preferred

Tools

REDCap

SAS

R

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Position: Research Coordinator – Infectious Diseases, Boston, MA. 40 hours per week. The Research Coordinator (RC) will support NIH‑funded studies under the Massachusetts Community Engagement Alliance (MA‑CEAL) Program. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, data collection, analysis, ethical compliance, and collaboration with community partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of study protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and lead the design and validation of electronic data capture (EDC) systems such as REDCap.
• Create data management plans and ensure secure data storage.
• Develop training materials and support training of study teams, including research assistants.
• Maintain ethics and regulatory compliance, including IRB submissions, amendments, and reportable events.
• Provide logistical support for workshop sites and oversee launch and ongoing operations of studies.
• Schedule and lead regular study team meetings, set agendas, and record minutes.
• Support study team and community partners through regular meetings and protocol implementation support.
• Report to investigators and program manager on progress and milestones.
• Assist in creating datasets for analysis and perform descriptive and advanced analyses using statistical packages (e.g., R, SAS).
• Coordinate recruitment of 100+ active study participants.
• Facilitate focus group sessions, interviews, literature searches, qualitative coding, and data analysis.
• Assist in preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for scientific meetings and journals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s Degree in Public Health preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical research, public health, or related experience (3 years may be considered for candidates with a Master’s).
• Experience with grant writing, IRB submissions, data management, and database development preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written and oral English communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Experience with statistical software (R, SAS) and electronic data capture systems (REDCap).
• Understanding of research components: data collection, human subjects protection, quality assurance and control.
• Experience conducting interviews, coding, and analyzing qualitative data.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Flexible to work evenings or weekends when required.

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay: $53,000.00–$77,000.00 (based on qualifications).
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs.
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits including pharmacy, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings match, paid time off, and career development opportunities.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.

About the Department

Boston Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry. Our research is driven by a commitment that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances should not dictate health.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement

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 email [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582.

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