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 and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
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:
Administrative:
(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:
EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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
Technical skill
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
Motivated to engage and learn
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
Communication and collaboration
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
Additional experience that would be helpful but is not required
Database design and management, particularly with REDCap
Data analysis
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS (Responsible for on-call, 24 hr. coverage, etc.):
Work will be conducted in a hybrid environment, with an in-office schedule and the option for remote work days as workflow and performance allows. Office days will typically be at the BMC main campus but may include occasional site visits throughout Boston. Schedule will generally be 40 hours per week, M-F, with some flexibility in specific hours.
JOB BENEFITS:
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.
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