Research Assistant I, General Internal Medicine

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

12d • $15 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a SafeSpot intervention study which aims to develop, implement and evaluate an intervention to engage overdose survivors to use an overdose prevention hotline and reduce their unwitnessed substance use. The Research Assistant will support the multidisciplinary research team by recruiting and retaining study participants, collecting study data through a variety of methods (questionnaires, qualitative interviews, focus groups, proof of concept trials), and additional day-to-day study activities. This is a primarily in-person position. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people who use substances and a strong interest in public health, harm reduction, and substance use.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 1+ years of relevant work experience in research, data collection, or working with people who use substances is highly preferred
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles, substance use disorders, or related work a plus
• Organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability and willingness to travel to community partner sites across Massachusetts
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• Demonstrate a commitment to our team’s core values: Teamwork : You communicate with and build up your teammates. You are considerate and aware of how what you say and do impacts your colleagues. You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others. Mindfulness and Open-Mindedness: You are respectful, kind, and flexible. You avoid making assumptions about people and are mindful of how our work, language, and actions impact our study participants and the communities we serve. You are able to work independently and develop innovative solutions. High Quality Work : You are reliable and take initiative. You pay attention to the details and ask for help when needed. You have high level time management, organizational, and communication skills. Professional Growth : You are curious and excited to learn new things. You own up to mistakes, ask questions, and are receptive to feedback. Work/Life Balance : You approach your work with a positive attitude, value self-care, and communicate honestly about your workload

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly recruitment and retention status reports for team meetings and take meeting notes
• Assist with presentations and manuscript s development
• Support coordination and the conduct of focus group sessions for intervention development, assist with content analysis
• Recruit and screen study participants admitted to the hospital and from post overdose p rogram s, harm r eduction o rganizations , and street outreach
• Conduct informed consent procedures, complete study assessments/qualitative interviews with participants and enter data
• Regularly contact participants to retain them for the duration of the study
• Maintain and update study documentation ( e.g. study trackers, logs, progress notes, etc.)
• Assist with data management ( e.g. data quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness)
• Participate in meetings and ongoing trainings
• Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

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.

What This Job Offers

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