Job Description

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. May also assist the principal investigator with interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

Position: Research Assistant (Addiction Psychiatry/Maternal Depression)    

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 and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Research Assistant (RA) position will support the Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry, Dr. Amy Yule, on Psychiatry research projects. The main projects the RA will be involved with will consist of a randomized controlled efficacy trial of a stepped-care intervention to address maternal depression among families involved in Head Start services and work on a longitudinal observational study focused on the uptake of mental health services among youth and the development of a substance use disorders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits subjects to participate in the study; enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.  Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.
• Administers questionnaires, conducts interviews, and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires.  Identify subjects with significant clinical concerns and inform the Research Director or Principal Investigator.
• Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance). Run statistical tests on data using a statistical program and generates results and summaries. Provides assistance in the development of reports, grants, presentations and data analysis.  
• Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research.  Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats.  
• Obtains and distributes reimbursements/participation vouchers and/or payments.  

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintains patient study files in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines.
• 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.  
• Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.  
• Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.   

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 the 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 and Spanish communication skills (oral and written) required.
• 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.

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. 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

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