Research Assistant, Pediatrics Research

Job Description: • Perform research activities using approved techniques. • Conduct patient recruitment, administer questionnaires, abstract medical records, maintain patient databases. • Perform administrative tasks, perform literature searches and participate with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. • Assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts. Requirements: • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. • Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families. • Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred. • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). • Bilingual candidate preferred, not required, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole. • Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. • Experience with statistical software a plus. • Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information. Benefits: • medical insurance • dental insurance • vision insurance • pharmacy benefits • discretionary annual bonuses • merit increases • Flexible Spending Accounts • paid time off • career advancement opportunities • resources to support employee and family well-being Apply tot his job