Research Assistant conducting research in pediatrics at Boston Medical Center. Involves patient recruitment, data management, and assisting investigators in preparations.
Responsibilities
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.
Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
Provides assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis.
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.
Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry.
Provides technical guidance to junior staff.
Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
Conducts literature searches.
Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research.
Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required (or Bachelor's degree by time of hire - 6/2026)
Minimum of 1+ years of experience in research or clinical program activities required.
Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.
Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Bilingual candidate 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.
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.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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