Research Assistant II, General Internal Medicine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Oversee and execute subject recruitment, enrollment, follow-up, data collection, and the overall conduct of studies.

• Identify and evaluate potential research subjects.

• Engage in the recruitment and ongoing follow-up of research subjects, including monitoring those who are lost to follow-up.

• Provide explanations and secure signatures for informed consent documents.

• Input, transcribe, code, clean, retrieve, and manage study data.

• Handle program records and communication requirements.

• Assist with generating reports, creating presentations, analyzing data, and providing feedback on study progress.

• Enlist and register study participants using authorized methodologies.

• Organize participant appointments and conduct reminder calls or mail notifications.

• Evaluate data collection forms for accuracy and completeness.

• Review junior staff's data entry to ensure timely and precise input.

• Offer technical support and guidance to junior staff members.

• Acquire and distribute participant reimbursement vouchers.

• Assist the Data Monitoring and Safety Board by tracking and reporting adverse events.

• Prepare and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, correspondence, amendments, and renewals.

• Conduct literature reviews.

• Support investigators in the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and research activities.

• Carry out office-related administrative tasks, including handling phones, mail, supplies, faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating, and updating policy manuals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

• A Master's degree is advantageous.

• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in research or clinical program activities is essential.

• Experience in recruiting research subjects and a solid understanding of ethical and technical aspects of research conduct.

• Familiarity with medical terminology.

• Exceptional English communication skills, both oral and written.

• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is a plus.

• Cultural awareness and comfort working with diverse social, racial, and ethnic groups.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with statistical analysis tools is beneficial.

• Ability to perform basic data management tasks, such as coding, data entry, data cleaning, and retrieval.

• Familiarity with quantitative data analysis software like SPSS, SAS, or Minitab is advantageous.

• Candidates must complete a background check prior to commencing employment.

• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, and receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.

• Discretionary annual bonuses.

• Merit-based salary increases.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• 403(b) retirement savings matches.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Resources dedicated to supporting employee and family well-being.