Research Assistant, Neurology

Position Research Assistant – Neurology Research Department Location: Boston, MA Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site Position Summary The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conduct patient recruitment, administer questionnaires, abstract medical records, maintain patient databases, perform administrative tasks, assist in grant preparation, perform literature searches, and contribute to data preparation and report writing. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and preparing and writing manuscripts. 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 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 Responsibilities Manages program records and handles communication needs of the program. Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary. Performs 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. Job Requirements Education A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire. Experience Preferred 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, Skills, & Abilities 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 (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 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. Compensation Range $16.35–$22.84 per hour. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market competitiveness. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Role, Inc.