Research Assistant, Pediatrics Research

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

. The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques.

Posted 4/2/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $23 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques.
Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports.
Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress.
Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.
Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire (June 2026.)
Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.
Experience using REDCap for data acquisition.
Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Bilingual candidate preferred, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole.
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
Experience with statistical software a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchdata acquisitionrecruiting subjectsethical conduct of researchstatistical softwaredata collectionadministrative tasksgrant preparationliterature searchespatient databases

Soft Skills

communication skillscultural sensitivityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsteam collaborationfeedback provisioncomfort with diverse populationsbilingual communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree