Boston Medical Center (BMC) · 5 hours ago
Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine (BHEAT)
Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$36K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expBoston Medical Center (BMC) is a leading healthcare institution focused on providing exceptional care to improve health outcomes. They are seeking a Research Assistant II to support the Boston Hypertension Equity Alliance in Treatment (BHEAT) study, which investigates health system strategies for hypertension management. The role involves overseeing administrative aspects of the grant, interacting with study subjects, and assisting in various research support tasks.
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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, contributing 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
2+ years of relevant research work experience required for candidates with a Bachelor's degree. (With a Master's degree, no research experience is required)
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
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
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
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Academic major in a field related to the research and an excellent academic record preferred
Additional experience that would be helpful but is not required: Database design and management, particularly with REDCap
Data analysis
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.
Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$342.49MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)The Boston Foundation
2024-07-09Grant· $0.06M
2023-02-23Debt Financing· $232M
2019-04-23Grant· $89M
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