Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health of the people of Boston. The Research Assistant will assist with data collection and participant recruitment for a study on PTSD, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Recruits individuals to participate in the study; conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols, and obtaining informed consent of participants. Identify participants with significant clinical concerns and relays this information to the Principal Investigator
- Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Administers questionnaires and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires
- Reviews the data collection forms for each participant for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry (reviews protocols, abstracts secondary data from existing records, notes, etc.)
- Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance). Provides assistance in the development of reports, grants, presentations and data analysis
- Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research. Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats
- 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 other administrative duties related to research activities as assigned
- Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary
- Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc
- Supports measurement-based care implementation in RESTORE, and pulls reports to support panel management with the interdisciplinary team
- Supports coordination of clinical training and consultation programs. Supports coordination of patient and clinical advisory boards
Skills
- Bachelor's degree is required by time of hire
- Ability to read and write fluently in English required
- Must have the ability to take initiative and handle multiple priorities and tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively (listen and build trust) and be non-judgmental with people of different gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers
- Must successfully complete training in human subjects research certification
- Degree in Psychology is preferred
- 1-2 years of research or relevant clinical research experience is preferred
- Experience in Psychological Research or Mental Health clinical studies preferred
- Ability to speak Spanish is preferred
- Experience with statistical software (SPSS) a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pharmacy
- Discretionary annual bonuses
- Merit increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities
- Resources to support employee and family well-being
Company Overview
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.bmc.org/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Boston Medical Center (BMC) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 53 in 2025, 51 in 2024, 51 in 2023, 38 in 2022, 26 in 2021, 32 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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