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The Research Assistant (RA) will support the research studies and initiatives under the NIH-funded Massachusetts Community Engagement Alliance (MA-CEAL) Program. The RA will coordinate assigned administrative aspects of the study and interact with study subjects and the study research team. The RA will be responsible for coordinating their own travel arrangements to study sites. The RA will interact with study subjects, research study coordinators, study investigators, community engagement specialists, work study students/interns and other research staff. The RA aids in analysis of qualitative data and supports the research team with the preparation of data and other reports. The ideal candidate must be bilingual (Spanish/English). This research project is located within the Section of Infectious diseases at Boston Medical Center and involves collaboration with partners across Boston Medical Center, Boston University and community organizations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis. Assists in qualitative and quantitative data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress. Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies. Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families. Attends off-site events for purposes of data collection, as needed. Events may be on evenings and/or weekends. Conducts qualitative interviews of study participants, employing best practices for qualitative data collection. Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; aids in data entry, ensuring timely and accurate entry. Works with translation service vendors to ensure timely and accurate translation of study materials and data, as needed. Conducts literature searches. Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research. Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for the culture of the participant. ADMINISTRATIVE: 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. Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, ordering and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation. May provide assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree is required. Major in a field related to the research is preferred. EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in human subjects’ research preferred. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual (Spanish and English). The ideal candidate must be fluent in Spanish. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations. Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, database systems, and web browsers. Ability to perform basic data management tasks (data entry, data cleaning, retrieval). Ability to perform basic data analysis and reporting (in words, numbers and graphics). Must have a productive and professional location to work remotely. This position is funded by a 4 year grant. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

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