Research Assistant

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a part-time Research Assistant in Pathology Research to support activities using approved techniques, assist in patient recruitment, administer questionnaires, abstract medical records, maintain databases, assist in grant preparation, and help prepare data reports. May translate to Spanish or Haitian Creole as needed.

Under the PI, perform laboratory procedures, may draw blood or other specimens, maintain a repository, analyze data with statistical software, create

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Prefer experience in clinical research, public health or working with children and families.
• Excellent English communication skills, bilingual in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform research activities using approved techniques and assist in patient recruitment.
• Administer questionnaires, abstract medical records and maintain databases.
• Assist in grant preparation and data/ report preparation.
• May translate to Spanish or Haitian Creole and assist with manuscripts.
• Under PI supervision, perform laboratory procedures and maintain specimen repository.

Skills

English fluency

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole)

Confidentiality

MS Office

Data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

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.

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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