Research Assistant, Pediatrics

About the role

The Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) at Boston Medical Center is a world-class center for maternal child health advocacy, training and research. Its mission is to bring about health equity by collaborating with community-based partners and providing technical assistance, training, evaluation, and inspiration. CHEER focuses on underserved populations, with a particular emphasis on maternal child health and nutrition.

Job responsibilities

• Assists with program recruitment
• Schedules meetings with program participants
• Administers questionnaires
• Creates and files program documents
• Enters and updates data
• Maintains databases
• Runs reports
• Performs other administrative tasks
• Maintains contact with participating sites to ensure complete and timely data collection
• Maintains sites' files
• Supports the research team with the preparation of data and other reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the research is required. A major in a field related to the research is highly preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in the public health field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• 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 in Spanish is preferred.
• 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).
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize essential tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• One to two years of experience in the public health field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• 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 in Spanish is preferred.
• 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).
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize essential tasks.

Skills

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Statistical analysis tools
• Basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval)
• Basic data analysis and reporting
• Organizational skills

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.

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

$16.35 - $22.84

Schedule

40 hours per week, Remote