Research Assistant, Cardiology

MedStar Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health recherche un Research Assistant en Cardiologie pour participer à des projets de recherche innovants. Le candidat retenu assisté de manière significative dans la collecte et la gestion de données, tout en ayant l'opportunité de travailler avec des populations diversifiées. Ce poste est certifié par la Direction des Ressources Humaines pour son engagement envers l'égalité des chances et le développement professionnel.

Benefits

Rémunération compétitive

Réimbursement des frais de scolarité

Souscriptions médicales, dentaires et visuelles fortement subventionnées

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Implication dans des projets de recherche de pointe

Qualifications

• Diplôme de bachelor requis.
• Expérience en recherche clinique ou en santé publique préférée.
• Compétences en communication verbale et écrite excellentes.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la collecte de données et fournir des retours sur le progrès de l'étude.
• Recruter des participants et expliquer les procédures de recherche.
• Gérer les aspects administratifs de l'étude, y compris les dossiers et le suivi de la correspondance.

Skills

Communication en anglais

Sensibilité culturelle

Expérience avec les logiciels statistiques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Research Assistant, Cardiology

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study's progress.




• Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.




• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.




• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.

Administrative

• Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.




• Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.




• Perform administrative duties associated with the study's Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required by time of hire.

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 AND SKILLS:

• 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.




• Experience with statistical software a plus.




• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.

This position is grant funded. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay




• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs




• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options




• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.




• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

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 [e-mail] call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

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