Research Assistant, Neurology

Position: Research Assistant, Neurology

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RA will oversee the administrative aspects of the grant and interact with study subjects, clinical research coordinators, study investigators, and other research staff.  Duties include management of prospective and retrospective research studies, research subject enrollment, IRB Maintenance, creating and filing case report forms, entering and updating data, maintaining databases and running reports. The RA maintains contact with the participating sites to insure complete and timely data collection, maintains patient profiles, assists with documenting financial and budgetary needs of the grant, and supporting the research team with the preparation of data and other reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.  Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation. 

Administrative

• Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.

• Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.

• Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

• 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. Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval). Ability to perform basic data analysis and reporting (in words, numbers and graphics). 

• Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay

• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.

• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries.