Research Assistant – Joslin Diabetes Center

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Research Assistant for the Pediatric Research Program. The role involves recruiting and enrolling pediatric patients and parents, administering questionnaires, and conducting interviews or focus groups.

You will manage lab supplies, extract data from medical records, and assist with data entry and analysis. You will also participate in twice-weekly research meetings, maintain data confidentiality, and contribute to publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral/social or biological science is preferred.
• Minimum two years of research experience working with families or equivalent.
• Experience with statistical analyses preferred.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow general instructions and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll, follow, and schedule eligible patients and parents into pediatric research studies.
• Administer questionnaires to patients and parents as needed.
• Perform semi-structured interviews or lead focus groups with patients/families.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies for diabetes device studies.
• Obtain medical information from patients’ medical records.
• Enter data for computer analysis; assist with data management and analysis.
• Assist with preparation of oral presentations and research reports.
• Attend twice-weekly research team meetings and ensure confidentiality of data.
• Deliver psychoeducational interventions to families, in person or virtually.
• Contribute to preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral/science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.The Research Assistant that will work on a clinical research project in the Pediatric Research Program.The Research Assistant will be responsible for:• Recruiting, enrolling, following, and scheduling study patients• Administering study questionnaires• Performing semi-structured interviews or leading focus groups with patients/families• Maintaining inventory of lab supplies for studies involving diabetes devices• Collecting medical data from patients’ medical records• Assisting with data entry, management, and analysis• Assisting with the preparation of oral presentations and written research reports• Attending twice weekly research team meetingsJob Description:Responsibilities:Recruit, enroll, follow, and schedule eligible patients and parents into pediatric research studies.Administer questionnaires to patients and parents as needed.Perform semi-structured interviews or lead focus groups with patients/familiesMaintaining inventory of lab supplies for studies involving diabetes devicesObtain medical information from patients’ medical records.Organize and code psychosocial qualitative and quantitative data and medical data.Enter data for computer analysis.Attend and participate in twice weekly research meetings.Oversee confidentiality of all research data.Deliver psychoeducational interventions to families when at Joslin for their scheduled pediatric medical appointments or virtually.Participate in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations of this study’s scientific data.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with a major in the behavioral/social or biological science preferredMinimum two years of research experience working with families or equivalent experience. Experience with statistical analyses preferred.Skilled user of Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with statistical analyses preferred.Ability to follow general instructions and procedures, as providedStrong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (communicate clearly and effectively via verbal and written instruction).Meticulous attention to detailProfessional and warm in demeanor, especially when relating to study participants and their familiesAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to prioritize responsibilities – through completion.Ability to work independently and with others in the team – to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts.Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesPay Range:$15.00 – $24.00The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Academic ResearchPay Range: $15.00 - $24.00FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR107183