Research Assistant II, Pediatrics at Boston… · Boston

Summary: Boston Medical Center (BMC) is dedicated to providing exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the Boston community. The Research Assistant II will perform various research activities, including patient recruitment, data management, and assisting in grant preparation while working closely with the research team. Responsibilities: - Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program - Provides assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis. Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress - Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc - Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families - Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts - Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry. Provides technical guidance to junior staff - Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation - Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary - Conducts literature searches. Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research Required Qualifications: - A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required (or Bachelor's degree by time of hire - 6/2026) - Minimum of 1+ years of experience in research or clinical program activities required - Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) - Bilingual candidate required, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole - Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers - Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred (no work experience required with a Master's degree) - Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families - Experience with statistical software a plus Required Skills: Research experience, Patient recruitment, Bilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole) Important Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Cultural sensitivity, Confidentiality maintenance 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.