Research Specialist, Department of Surgery

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Research Specialist in the Department of Surgery to implement inpatient and outpatient research protocols on human subjects. The role involves data management, query resolution, specimen collection inter-operatively, and maintaining databases.

You will assist investigators with adverse event reports and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines; occasional 24-hour pager coverage may be required on a floating schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 1-3 years of clinical research experience.
• Ability to manage data and adhere to regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement inpatient and outpatient research protocols on human subjects.
• Manage data, resolve queries, and maintain databases.
• Collect specimens intra-operatively and assist with adverse event reports.
• Adhere to current regulatory guidelines; occasional pager coverage may be required.

Skills

Clinical research

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Query resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Research Specialist, Department of Surgery

Job Description

The position of clinical research associate is to implement inpatient and outpatient research protocols on human subjects for the Department of Surgery, manage data, resolve queries, and collect specimens inter- operatively and to maintain databases. They will also assist investigators with preparation of adverse event reports, data collectionand adhere to current regulatory guidelines. Occasional coverage of 24 hour pager will be required the department clinical research based on a floating schedule.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500340290901

Posted Date

9/9/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 45

Expected Hiring Range

$48,075.00 - $60,625.00

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Required Skills

Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred. 1-3 years experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.