Research Assistant II – General Internal Medicine

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

. Support management of research studies focused on substance use and infectious disease in community, clinical, and carceral settings .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timePortland • Maine • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $38,000 - $53,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research methodologies, participant recruitment, and data management while effectively communicating with diverse populations. Proficient in overseeing research projects and supporting grant submissions and reporting.

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Research MethodologiesParticipant RecruitmentData ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData CollectionData EntryData CleaningTechnical GuidanceIRB ApprovalsResearch ReportingProtocol EvaluationLiterature SearchesBudget Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational AbilityCultural SensitivityAnalytical SkillsIndependent Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Reference Database SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Substance Use ResearchInfectious Disease ResearchCommunity ParamedicMedical-Legal PartnershipClinical Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support management of research studies focused on substance use and infectious disease in community, clinical, and carceral settings
Implement activities for a multi-site study developing, testing, and optimizing a community paramedic and medical-legal partnership intervention
Oversee daily and administrative aspects of research projects
Interact with study participants, research coordinators, investigators, work-study students, and research staff
Manage program records and communication needs
Assist with reports, presentations, data analysis, data collection, and study progress feedback
Recruit and enroll study participants using approved methodologies
Explain research procedures, obtain informed consent, and complete randomization procedures
Schedule participant appointments and conduct reminder calls or mailouts
Review data collection forms for completeness and quality
Check junior staff data entry and provide technical guidance
Obtain and distribute participant reimbursements
Track and report adverse events and collect data specified by the lead site
Support IRB approvals, correspondence, amendments, and renewals
Conduct literature searches and assist with manuscripts, presentations, and research
Assess potential clinical-trial participant suitability and develop recruitment strategies
Recommend protocol changes and evaluate data
Oversee new or junior research assistants
Schedule meetings involving directors, departmental staff, and external agencies
Use reference database software to edit references in grants and manuscripts
Support research grant submissions and prepare narratives, budgets, and tables
Assist with NIH and government-agency reporting
Maintain supervisors’ CVs, bibliographies, and related documents
Train and orient new research assistants and staff
May serve as team leader or supervisor in a smaller lab

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Major in a field related to the research highly preferred
Master’s degree preferred; with a Master’s degree, no work experience is required
2–5 years of experience with demonstrated sound independent judgment and competencies in research methodologies
Experience recruiting subjects, with understanding of ethical and technical research conduct
Excellent English oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with diverse social, racial, and ethnic populations
Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems and interpret data acceptability
Knowledge of management programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Ability to perform basic data management, including coding, data entry, data cleaning, and retrieval
Ability to perform basic data analysis and reporting using words, numbers, and graphics
May require flexibility to work weekends and evenings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Engagement in groundbreaking biomedical research projects
Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
Discretionary annual bonuses
Merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Paid time off
Resources supporting employee and family well-being