Research Assistant

Boston Medical Center Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant in the Pathology Research department in Boston, MA. This part-time, on-site role (15 hours per week) involves conducting research activities, patient recruitment, administering questionnaires, abstracting medical records, maintaining databases, and assisting in grant preparation.

The candidate may translate results to Spanish or Haitian Creole, support data preparation, literature searches, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prefer experience in clinical research or public health.
• Experience recruiting subjects and ensuring ethical conduct is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit subjects and administer questionnaires.
• Abstract medical records and maintain databases.
• Assist in grant preparation and literature searches.
• Prepare data reports and graphs; translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole may be required.
• Support PI and team in manuscript preparation and data interpretation.

Skills

Excellent English

Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole

Confidentiality

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.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] call617-638-8582to 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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