Job Description

Position: Research Assistant, Infectious Diseases (Tuberculosis)

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will support the implementation of multiple research studies at Boston Medical Center (BMC). The studies will be run out of the Boston Medical Center TB clinic and the Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. The TB clinic is the largest TB clinic in Massachusetts and in New England, seeing approximately 1,000 total patients (6,000 visits) annually, including an average of 40-60 patients with active TB disease.

We are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills, who is highly motivated, and has experience working with vulnerable immigrant and refugee populations, including those with trauma history and complex social and socioeconomic needs. Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual and have connections to immigrant communities and lived experience as an immigrant to the United States.

Note: This position is patient-facing.

Job Responsibilities

Research Study Implementation

• Conducts pre-screening, screening and enrollment of participants from BMC TB Clinic and hospital. Schedules study visits and provides reminder calls
• Once connected with prospective research participant, explains research procedures, obtains informed consent, administers interviews and surveys
• Assists with study procedures as needed (i.e. aiding in specimen collection)
• Coordinates specimen collection and specimen processing
• Performs data collection and data entry. Maintains clear, concise, accurate, and legible records.
• May assist with preparing and maintaining regulatory records. Maintains study supply inventory
• Provides other administrative tasks in support of the clinical research trials (i.e. answering phones, faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying)
• Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed
  
  

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

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

Experience

• Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.
• 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).
• Bilingual candidate preferred, not 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.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career development opportunities including participation in BMC ID research and academic initiatives, participation in hospital-wide educational opportunities and providing teaching/trainings for hospital staff.
• 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. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Job Tags

Full time,

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