Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine (BHEAT Study)

Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine (BHEAT Study)

• 48300
• 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
• Full Time

The Research Assistant II (RA2) will participate in multiple clinical studies as approved by the grant(s). The RA2 will oversee the administrative aspects of the grant and interact with study subjects, clinical research coordinators, study investigators, work study students and other research staff. Duties include but are not limited to, assisting with patient recruitment, scheduling study visits, administering questionnaires, creating and filing case report forms, entering and updating data, maintaining databases, running reports, storing samples, and performing other administrative tasks in support of the clinical studies. The RA2 maintains contact with the participating sites to insure complete and timely data collection, maintains patient profiles, assists with documenting financial and budgetary needs of the grant, and supports the research team with the preparation of data and other reports. Oversees work of Research Assistants, along with training and orientation. Develops and implements patient recruitment strategies and changes to study protocols. Position: Research Assistant II, GIM (BHEAT Study) Location: Boston, MA Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid ABOUT BMC: At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth. POSITION SUMMARY: 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. JOB 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

Administrative:

• 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

(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.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Academic major in a field related to the research and an excellent academic re

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