Research Assistant, Nephrology

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

15d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant will support clinical research activities using approved techniques. Responsibilities include supporting participant recruitment and scheduling, administering questionnaires, reviewing participant charts and extracting relevant study data, maintaining participant databases, and assisting with preparation of reports and study documentation. This position requires comfort working in both clinical and research environments and collaborating as part of a team to support study participants and research operations.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required at the time of hiring, with preference for a degree in chemistry, biology, or other science.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with participants, providers, and research staff in person, by phone, and via email.
• 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

• Prior experience in clinical research and/or public health preferred
• Spanish or Haitian Creole speaking candidate preferred, not required.
• Experience with statistical software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and screens clinical research candidates.
• Interacts with participants by phone, email, and in person to support recruitment activities, study coordination, and visit scheduling.
• Completes informed consent documents and enrolls participants in the research protocol.
• The Research Assistant must be able to answer participant questions and explain the clinical trial in an easily understood and meaningful manner to participants.
• Collects, documents, and submits study data and samples accurately and efficiently.
• Works collaboratively with the Research Program Manager and other research staff to support daily study operation, ad hoc duties as assigned.

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