RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT, School of Public Health, Community Health Sci
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- Boston University
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- BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
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Job Details
The Research Assistant (RA) will work on a clinical research study of patients with substance use disorders funded by the National Institutes of Health. The primary responsibility of the Research Assistant is to screen, recruit, enroll and interview research participants. The Research Assistant will also track participants over time and conduct follow-up interviews and data collection. Additionally the Research Assistant will assist with the development of protocols, forms and assessments, perform data entry and quality control procedures for the ongoing research, and provide administrative support to the study (i.e. scheduling meetings, preparing and circulating meeting agendas and meeting minutes for regular study team meetings, filing study-related documents, etc).
Required Skills
Bachelors degree and 1-3 years experience required.
Candidates should have an interest in public health and/or clinical research. Specific interest in substance use disorders is a plus. Positive and flexible demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills is essential. Ability to approach and engage with vulnerable populations. Ability to understand and follow detailed study protocol. Ability to follow and summarize discussions related to study design and analyses. Ability to work independently and be a good problem-solver. Excellent communication skills (oral and written).Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location BOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/RegularOrganization
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