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Position: Research Assistant II
Department: Cardiology
Schedule: Part Time (20 hours, days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Study Assistant in the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine supports research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator and study clinical research manager by recruiting, screening, consenting, and scheduling study participants. This individual creates and maintains study files, and tracks subject visits. Job responsibilities require effective communication with clinicians and other project personnel, including members of other laboratories both internal and external to BU/BMC. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is required for this position because study participants will speak these languages. This Research Study Assistant will also be responsible for processing biospecimens, including blood and urine samples for storage. The Research Study Assistant will assist in the maintenance of study documents, participate in weekly study meetings, and enter clinical data.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• 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; examines data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry. Provides technical guidance to junior staff.
• Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed.
• Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.
• Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, ordering and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the hospital's goals and mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a Science Major.

EXPERIENCE:
At least one year of research experience required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations
• Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access and PowerPoint. Experience with statistical analysis tools a plus. Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval).
• Ability to perform basic data analysis and reporting (in words, numbers and graphics).
• Experience using quantitative data analysis software helpful (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab).
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with human subjects and patients in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information

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