Research Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Research Assistant I to perform research activities using approved techniques in Neurology. The role includes patient recruitment, administering questionnaires, abstracting medical records, and maintaining databases within a collaborative research team.

The position supports grant preparation, literature searches, data preparation, and may assist with interpreting results and manuscript writing. Schedule: Full Time in Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in clinical research preferred.
• Recruiting subjects experience preferred.
• Understanding of ethical and technical conduct of research.

Responsibilities

• Perform research activities using approved techniques.
• Conduct patient recruitment and administer questionnaires.
• Abstract medical records and maintain patient databases.
• Perform administrative tasks and assist in grant preparation.
• Conduct literature searches and assist in data/other reports.
• Assist with interpreting experimental results and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Clinical research experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Statistical software

Job description

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 with interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts. Position: Research Assistant I Department: Research - Neurology Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.

EXPERIENCE: Prefer experience in clinical research 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). 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. Laboratory processing experience a plus, not required.

Compensation Range:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Boston Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.