Research Assistant, General Internal Medicine (part time)

BMC Software • Boston, MA

1d • $15 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• 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.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Bilingual candidate preferred, not required, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole.
• Experience with statistical software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient recruitment
• Administers questionnaires
• Abstracts medical records
• Maintains patient databases
• Performs administrative tasks
• Assists in grant preparation
• Performs literature searches
• Participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports
• Assists the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole
• Interpreting experimental results
• Preparing and writing manuscripts

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.
• This position is grant funded through 12/2029. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees