Research Assistant II, Neurology

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant II will coordinate and implement subject recruitment, enrollment, follow-up, data collection, and study conduct. Responsibilities include identifying and screening research subjects, recruiting and maintaining follow-up of research subjects, tracking absent (lost to follow) subjects, explaining and acquiring signatures of subjects for informed consent documents, data collection, database entry (including, but not limited to, data entry, transcription of qualitative questionnaires and coding of qualitative data), and participation in study meetings and performing other administrative tasks in support of the clinical studies. The Research Assistant II is responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including managing program records and handling communication needs of the program. Provides assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis. 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 the 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. Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry. Provides technical guidance to junior staff. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation. 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. Conducts literature searches. Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research. Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, ordering and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required.
Minimum of 1+ years of experience in research or clinical program activities required.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Bilingual (Spanish) or multi-lingual skills appropriate to the patient population served is a must for this position.
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval).
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with human subjects and patients in a hospital setting.
Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree a plus.
With a Master's Degree, no work experience is required.
Experience with statistical analysis tools a plus.
Experience using quantitative data analysis software helpful (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
Provides assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis.
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 the 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.
Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry.
Provides technical guidance to junior staff.
Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
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.
Conducts literature searches.
Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research.
Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, ordering and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.