BUSINESS ANALYST, Research Informatics, Mid-Level

Jobright.ai; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private research institution in Boston is seeking a Mid-Level Business Analyst for the Research Compliance Department. The role involves providing systems maintenance, acting as a liaison between departments, and facilitating training for staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. Opportunities for H1B sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in process improvement planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems maintenance and support for Research Compliance.
• Act as a liaison between departments and system vendors.
• Support all systems used by Research Compliance.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheets

Slack

Trello

Dropbox

OneDrive

WordPress

Job description

BUSINESS ANALYST, Research Informatics, Mid-Level

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Job Summary:

Boston University is seeking a Business Analyst for their Research Compliance Department. The role involves providing systems maintenance and support, acting as a liaison between departments, and facilitating training for staff and system users.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide systems maintenance, troubleshooting, work-arounds, and staff support for the Research Compliance Department.
2. Act as a liaison between the Research Compliance Department, other BU units (including IS&T, EHS), and system vendors.
3. Support all systems used by Research Compliance, old and new.
4. Create and test scripts provided by vendors for system updates/upgrades.
5. Provide training and support for Research Compliance staff and system users (research staff, Committee members).

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively, both independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools (e.g., Smartsheets, Slack, Trello), G-Suite, cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive), WordPress, and LMS content creation tools.
• Stakeholder empathy, creative thinking, and experience in process improvement planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Research Administration and/or Research Compliance.

Company:

Boston University, a leading private research and teaching institution, with campuses in Boston and worldwide. Founded in 2008, headquartered in Boston, with 5,001-10,000 employees. The university offers H1B sponsorship.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Software Development

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