Research Coordinator, Infectious Diseases

Position: Research Coordinator, Infectious Diseases

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Coordinator (RC) will support the research studies and initiatives under the NIH-funded Massachusetts Community Engagement Alliance (MA-CEAL) Program. The RA II is responsible for implementing the study and performing research activities using approved techniques. Key duties include Conducting participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment, administering quantitative survey questionnaires, conducting in-depth qualitative interviews with study subjects, Generating reports, Scheduling study visits and Performing other administrative tasks to support the clinical study. The Coordinator ensures data integrity, quality control, and compliance with all protocols. Additional responsibilities may include conducting literature searches and assisting the research team with data preparation and report writing.

The RC is also responsible for developing and overseeing study documentation, which includes project milestones, standard operating procedures, informed consent documents, data management plans, and data collection instruments. They must maintain the highest standards of ethical compliance. For the community-engaged participatory research project, the Coordinator will collaborate with community partners and other research investigators to fulfill their responsibilities.                         

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Protocol and Study Document Development​

• Coordinates development of study protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Develops data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative) and leads design and validation of electronic data capture (EDC) systems and databases (e.g. REDCap).

• Leads development of data management plans and oversees that data is kept secure.

• Develops training materials on standard operating procedures and data collection procedures and supports training of study teams (e.g. research assistants).

Study Implementation

• Maintains ethics and regulatory compliance, including initial institutional review board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and reportable events

• Oversees the launch and provides ongoing support for the study, including logistical support for workshop sites. This may include oversight of one or more research assistants.

• Supports study team and community partners through regular meetings and supports on protocol implementation.

• Reports to investigators on study progress and protocol milestones.

• Works with investigators to create datasets for analyses and performs descriptive and advanced analyses using statistical packages (e.g. R, SAS)

• Coordinates recruitment of 100+ active study participants.

• Assists in facilitating focus group sessions and interviews.

• Conducts literature searches, qualitative coding and data analysis.

Other Duties

• Aids in preparation of abstracts, posters and manuscripts for scientific meetings and journals

• Schedules and leads regular study team meetings, sets agendas, and records minutes for distribution.

• Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

• Supports study team and community partners as needed.

• Reports to investigators and program manager on study progress and protocol milestones.

• Works with investigators to create datasets for analyses and may perform descriptive and advanced analyses using statistical packages (e.g. R, SAS)

• Coordinates recruitment of 100+ active study participants for the research projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• A Master's Degree in Public Health preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years' clinical research, public health experience or other relevant experience.

• May consider 3 years of experience for candidates with a Master's degree

• Previous experience with grant writing, IRB submissions, data management, and database development, preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.

• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.  Experience with statistical software a plus.

• Working knowledge of electronic data capture systems, specifically REDCap.

• Understanding of research components including data collection issues, human subjects protection, quality assurance and control.

• Experience conducting interviews, coding, and analyzing qualitative data.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Flexible to work evenings or weekends when required.

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 Talentacquisition@bmc.org 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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