Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine (per diem)

About the Role

The Research Assistant II will coordinate and implement subject recruitment, enrollment, follow-up, data collection, and study conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative aspects of the research study, including program records and communication needs.
• Assist in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis.
• Support data collection and provide feedback on the study’s progress.
• Recruit subjects using approved methodologies (e.g., healthcare provider referrals, clinic visits, mailouts, advertisements).
• Conduct enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures and obtaining informed consent.
• Schedule appointments, conduct reminder calls, and send mailouts to participants.
• Review data collection forms for completion and quality; verify accuracy of junior staff’s data entry.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Obtain and distribute payment vouchers for participant reimbursements.
• Perform administrative duties related to the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board (DSMB), including tracking and reporting adverse events.
• Prepare and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, amendments, and renewals.
• Conduct literature searches and assist investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation.
• Perform general office duties (e.g., answering phones, handling mail, ordering supplies, scanning, filing, maintaining policy manuals).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (required). Master’s degree (preferred).
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in research or clinical program activities.
• Experience with subject recruitment and understanding of ethical and technical research conduct.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (a plus).
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with diverse social, racial, and ethnic populations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (a plus).
• Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval).
• Experience with quantitative data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab) is helpful.

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.

Pay

Compensation range: $18.27–$25.72 per hour. This range is based on minimum job qualifications and considers factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Geographic location may modify the range.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) savings match.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family well-being.

Schedule

Per Diem, Remote.