Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine

Position: Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine   

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistant II 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 II 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. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Administrative:

• Generate weekly recruitment and retention status reports for team meetings and take meeting notes
• Assist with presentations and manuscripts development

Study Related Tasks:

• Develop and prepare IRB submissions, study protocols, standard operating procedures, REDCap databases, and data collection instruments
• 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 programs, harm reduction organizations, 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)
• Maintain study regulatory documents and assist in assuring protocol compliance
• Participate in meetings and ongoing trainings
• Train and assign day-to-day activities for junior staff

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Major in a field related to the research highly preferred.
• Master’s Degree is preferred. With a Master's Degree, no work experience is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years of experience and have demonstrated sound independent judgement and competencies in research methodologies.
• Experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations
• Analytical skill and ability to resolve technical problems and interpret acceptability of data results
• Knowledge of management programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access and PowerPoint. Experience with statistical analysis tools a plus. Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval).
• High degree of computer literacy; experience using quantitative data analysis software helpful (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab). Ability to perform basic data analysis and reporting (in words, numbers and graphics).

JOB 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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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