Boston University, Metropolitan College Hiring for RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT, School of Medicine, Slone Epidemiology Center at BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States Full Time

RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT, School of Medicine, Slone Epidemiology Center Tracking Code23500293650518Job Description

The Slone Epidemiology Center, a multidisciplinary research organization, is seeking a Research Study Assistant to assist with epidemiologic studies and educational randomized clinical trials that are focused on identifying factors influencing infant care practices and testing interventions designed to increase adherence to infant care guidelines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with recruitment, on-boarding, and training of study sites, assisting with preparation of all study materials, data collection and quality assurance, and monitoring of participation rates and assisting with reporting to research team.

Required Skills

A Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience as well as excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated attention to detail are required. A candidate with interest and/or research experience in maternal/child health and knowledge of MS Office applications is preferred. Ability to travel to recruiting sites within New England required. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred.

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