Boston University Hiring for RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT, School of Medicine, Neurology at BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States Full Time

RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT, School of Medicine, Neurology Tracking Code23500603820901Job Description

This position will provide general support for the BANK CTE study, under the supervision of the Project Manager. BANK CTE is grant funded and aims to examine the ability of plasma biomarkers to detect CTE and its clinical syndrome (TES) and predict AD/ADRD pathology in the brain by having participants pledge to donate their brain, complete a blood draw, and a clinical assessment. This position will be responsible for participant and family support and communication, as well as administrative duties. As part of that, the RA will be responsible for communicating with participants and their families, liaising with partners at the CLF, some regulatory responsibilities, data monitoring. Candidate will also work with the neuropathology team to assist with tissue dissection, processing, and harvesting.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of experience.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular