Research Technician , School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2 – School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine

Location:

Boston, MA, United States
Category:
Boston University Medical Campus – Professional
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: 44 (Expected $20.13–$25.40 per hour, set based on experience and other factors)

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for scheduling and confirming visits within assigned time frame and ensuring participants are prepared for the visits. Educate participants about the research protocol; inform participants of their rights and responsibilities, and obtain informed consent. Conduct telephone or in-person interviews to complete questionnaires.
- Process biospecimens, including blood and urine samples, for storage. Assist in the maintenance of study documents, participate in weekly study meetings, and enter clinical data into the established data management system (REDCap).
- Make notations of participant contact information updates; gather data & information from various collaborating sites, ensuring all forms are complete; track information and enter into database. Begin to interpret results, following established procedures, making judgmental calls regarding reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when needed.
- Inform staff at health centers of missing and required information to ensure all forms meet agency compliance. Provide general clerical support, such as handling forms, making reminder phone calls, preparing study materials, sending mail-outs, filing, making appointments, photocopying, faxing, running reports, etc.
- Adhere to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining all study certifications, including Human Subjects Certification.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 1–3 years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer – We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, 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.