Boston University, Metropolitan College Hiring for RESEARCH ASSISTANT , School of Medicine, Arthritis Ctr/Rheumatology at BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States Full Time

RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2, School of Medicine, Arthritis Ctr/Rheumatology Tracking Code23500597640628Job Description

Research Assistant 2, School of Medicine, Arthritis Ctr/Rheumatology General Description The Research Assistant will assist the initiation, implementation and administration of clinical research. This position will require on-campus subject interaction; regulatory and IRB administration. This position will be supervised to assist with the engagement, recruitment and retention of study participants for multiple research studies.

Essential Functions:

1.Under the guidance of the principal investigator (PI) the RA will screen and track the eligibility of patients seen in the clinic as well as outside referrals for eligibility in research studies. Once eligibility is met and reviewed by PI the RA will schedule the participant for a screening and baseline visit to confirm eligibility. The RA may assist with obtaining informed consent. Additional tasks include scheduling patients for study visits, conducting study interviews/surveys, data collection and entry in electronic database capture system/Velos/REDCap. The research assistant will help to identify any issues with study adherence and safety and report issues immediately to PI

2.Assist with the development of patient recruitment strategies including creating posters, flyer, or handouts. Create checklists to ensure protocol procedures are being followed. The RA will review medical records for potential study participants in EPIC and outside referral sources and inform the PI of potential participants to contact. The RA will conduct telephone pre-screening interviews to determine initial eligibility; final eligibility will be determined by the PI. Assist with study visits by preparing necessary forms and supplies for the test day and be the participant navigator for the visit

3.Assist in drafting IRB amendments and protocol deviations if necessary and support the PI with submission of documents to local IRB if applicable. Attend study related meetings and complete action items assigned to the RA. Assist with biospecimens processing, handling and storage within the Arthritis Lab shared lab space

4.Assist the PI with training for student volunteers on protocol. Inform the PI with any student volunteer related issues

5.Assist with publication compliance, maintenance and tracking of new publications for the Section under the supervision of the administrative director

6.Assist with tracking of clinical trials related supplies (Eg. Central lab kits, paper CRFs/patient diaries, screening kits etc.)

Required Skills

Required Education Level Bachelor’s Degree Work Experience Level 1 to 3 years.

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