Research Assistant I, General Internal Medicine

Position: Research Assistant I, General Internal Medicine

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid (On-site 3 - 4 days per week)

NOTE : A key function of this position is recruitment of study participants across the state of Massachusetts. Travel required.

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a SafeSpot intervention study which aims to develop, implement and evaluate an intervention to engage overdose survivors to use an overdose prevention hotline and reduce their unwitnessed substance use.

The Research Assistant will support the multidisciplinary research team by recruiting and retaining study participants, collecting study data through a variety of methods (questionnaires, qualitative interviews, focus groups, proof of concept trials), and additional day-to-day study activities. This is a primarily in-person position. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people who use substances and a strong interest in public health, harm reduction, and substance use.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative:

• Generate weekly recruitment and retention status reports for team meetings and take meeting notes

• Assist with presentations and manuscripts development

Study Related Tasks:

• Support coordination and the conduct of focus group sessions for intervention development, assist with content analysis

• Recruit and screen study participants admitted to the hospital and from post overdose programs, harm reduction organizations, and street outreach

• Conduct informed consent procedures, complete study assessments/qualitative interviews with participants and enter data

• Regularly contact participants to retain them for the duration of the study

• Maintain and update study documentation (e.g. study trackers, logs, progress notes, etc.)

• Assist with data management (e.g. data quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness)

• Participate in meetings and ongoing trainings

Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

This position is grant funded through 9/29/2030. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of relevant work experience in research, data collection, or working with people who use substances is highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of harm reduction principles, substance use disorders, or related work a plus

• Organization skills and strong attention to detail

• Strong time management and task prioritization skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Ability and willingness to travel to community partner sites across Massachusetts

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

• Demonstrate a commitment to our team’s core values:

Teamwork : You communicate with and build up your teammates. You are considerate and aware of how what you say and do impacts your colleagues. You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others.

Mindfulness and Open-Mindedness: You are respectful, kind, and flexible. You avoid making assumptions about people and are mindful of how our work, language, and actions impact our study participants and the communities we serve. You are able to work independently and develop innovative solutions.

High Quality Work : You are reliable and take initiative. You pay attention to the details and ask for help when needed. You have high level time management, organizational, and communication skills.

Professional Growth : You are curious and excited to learn new things. You own up to mistakes, ask questions, and are receptive to feedback.

Work/Life Balance : You approach your work with a positive attitude, value self-care, and communicate honestly about your workload

What you get:

• Join an active research unit and learn about addiction medicine research projects

• Gain experience working directly with research study participants

• Learn best practices in research conduct and management

• Mentorship from public health professionals

JOB 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.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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