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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine

Position Number: 6372286
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine

Job Description
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500893540627
Posted Date
7/9/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 44
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Responsible for scheduling and confirming visits within assigned time frame and ensuring participants are prepared for the visits. Educates participants about the research protocol; informs participants of their rights and responsibilities, and obtains informed consent. Conducts telephone or in-person interviews to complete questionnaires.

This Research technician will be responsible for processing biospecimens, including blood and urine samples for storage. The Research Study technician will assist in the maintenance of study documents, participate in weekly study meetings, and enter clinical data into the established data management system (REDCap).

Makes notations of participant contact information updates. Gathers data & information from various collaborating sites, ensuring all forms are complete. Tracks information; enters into database. Begins to interpret results. Follows established procedures, making judgmental calls regarding reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when needed.

Informs staff at health centers of missing and required information to ensure all forms meet agency compliance. Provides 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.

Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining all study certifications, including Human Subjects Certification.

Participates in special projects and other duties as needed.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with 1-3 years of experience

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.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 44

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