Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine (BHEAT Study)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Academic major in a field related to the research and an excellent academic record preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant research work experience required for candidates with a Bachelor's degree.
• (With a Master's degree, no research experience is required).
• Experience with database design and management, particularly with REDCap a plus.
• Data analysis experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced attention to detail.
• Able to adhere to directions, detailed study protocols, and data compliance protocols.
• Experience with data organization and reporting.
• Attentive and organized to ensure research quality and compliance.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• 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.

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.