Boston Medical Center
Research Assistant II, Pediatrics (CHEER)
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Job Description
- Req#: 35475
- Manage the day-to-day activities of CHAMPS National
- Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, take minutes and collect/manage data
- Help to develop training materials and set up staff trainings
- Conducting literature reviews
- Contribute to the preparation reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication
- Attending CHEER meetings and helping to draft agendas and minutes
- Maintain records, reports and files as required
- Participating in national and BMC-based groups that CHEER is a member of
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s in Public Health or Social Science discipline preferred. (If pursuing a doctorate in Public Health or relevant Social Science discipline, there may be an opportunity to combine work with requirements for dissertation.)
- No work experience required with Master's degree
- Two to five years of experience in the public health field required.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) required. Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required
Ability to work well in a very busy national program with multiple different projects
Knowledge of public health field, especially in relation to maternal child health
Knowledge of program evaluation is helpful
Ability to perform data management (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval, etc.) and data analysis/reporting in words, numbers and graphics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
- Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
Position: Research Assistant II, Pediatrics (CHEER)
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Remote
ABOUT BMC:
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.
You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Research Assistant II will support the CHAMPS National program. CHAMPS is a hospital-based initiative that promotes evidence-based maternity practices, with the ultimate goal of increasing breastfeeding rates and decreasing racial disparities in breastfeeding. The RA II will participate in hospital assessments, manage the day-to-day tasks of CHAMPS’ workplace breastfeeding support initiative, and support the Maternity Workforce Development and Staff Training program. Other duties include: collaborating with project team members, clinical subject matter experts, vendors, and research staff; assisting with hospital coaching; scheduling project related meetings; coordinating project related virtual and in-person events; entering and updating data and databases; and performing other administrative tasks.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Tasks
Administrative Tasks
Other Tasks
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
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SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require travel to and from community agencies and hospitals.
JOB BENEFITS:
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) at Boston Medical Center is a world-class center for maternal child health advocacy, training and research. Its mission is to bring about health equity by collaborating with community-based partners and providing technical assistance, training, evaluation, and inspiration. CHEER focuses on underserved populations, with a particular emphasis on maternal child health and nutrition.
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
About the company
Boston Medical Center is a non-profit 514-bed academic medical center in Boston, Massachusetts.
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