Research Assistant I

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

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) in Boston, MA, is seeking a Research Assistant I to support clinical research activities in the Neurology department. The role involves recruiting patients, administering questionnaires, and assisting in data collection and manuscript preparation.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong English communication skills, with preference for experience in clinical research and recruiting subjects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prefer experience in clinical research.
• Experience recruiting subjects and understanding the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with statistical software is a plus.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Laboratory processing experience a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient recruitment and administers questionnaires.
• Abstracts medical records and maintains patient databases.
• Performs administrative tasks and assists in grant preparation.
• Performs literature searches and aids in data preparation and report writing.
• May assist with interpreting experimental results and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Research ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 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

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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

$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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