Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine (BHEAT)

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Assistant (RA) will support the Boston Hypertension Equity Alliance in Treatment (BHEAT ) study, a new clinical trial investigating health system strategies to improve hypertension management in safety net primary care clinics throughout Boston. BHEAT is funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and includes a focus on reducing disparities in hypertension treatment and outcomes. The RA will be a key member of a team focused on daily monitoring and progress of the trial, and will interact with study investigators, project managers, clinical staff, and other research staff. Duties may include a variety of research support tasks, which will provide experience in the design and conduct of clinical trials, health systems research, and health disparities research. The research team prioritizes a collaborative and collegial environment as well as emphasizing professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 2+ years of relevant research work experience required for candidates with a Bachelor's degree.
• Candidates should have an academic and/or professional record demonstrating experience and skills in analytical thinking and/or scientific methods.
• Candidates should also demonstrate skill in organization, time management, and both verbal and written communication.
• Attentive and organized to ensure research quality and compliance
• Organized approach to balancing multiple tasks, prioritizing duties, and monitoring multiple workflows
• Advanced attention to detail
• Able to adhere to directions, detailed study protocols, and data compliance protocols
• Experience with data organization and reporting
• Technical skill
• Sound independent judgement and competence in various research methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Clear and concise writing
• Careful editing and proofreading
• Skilled in preparing clear, informative, visually appealing written deliverables, including tables, figures, and written documents
• Motivated to engage and learn
• Problem-solving approach and learning mindset
• Intellectual independence and initiative
• Interest in and capacity to engage in self-directed learning to gain expertise in relevant research methods
• Interest in health equity, health systems, health services research, public health, health policy, and/or medicine
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with research collaborators, human subjects, and patients in clinical settings
• Clear communication skills and ability to adapt to the communication needs of the intended audience
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a multidisciplinary team and diverse populations

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Academic major in a field related to the research and an excellent academic record preferred.
• With a Master's degree, no research experience is required
• Database design and management, particularly with REDCap
• Data analysis

Responsibilities

• Partner with collaborators and study staff on oversight of studies, standard operating procedure development and review, and data quality assurance
• Lead systematic literature reviews and summarize key findings
• Organize and synthesize complex data from a variety of sources throughout the study as needed to support project progress
• Assist in development of efficient study processes and organizational approaches
• Develop polished deliverables to convey progress and results of the study, including reports, presentations, posters, abstracts, and manuscripts, c ontributing scientific insight based on previous experience and independent learning on relevant content and methods
• Assist with administrative aspects of the research study, including maintaining project records and handling routine communication needs of the project
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of Data Use Agreements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, and related documents regarding the protection of human subjects
• Coordinate meetings between the research staff and research sites, including scheduling and recordkeeping

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