Total 34 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Boston, Massachusetts

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4-year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Processes samples of blood, tissue, organ, or other body fluids or substances according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensures samples are processed according to the correct on-going study protocols to ensure the quality of the specimen.
• Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of the results and for the adequacy of the results in furthering the professional clinical or research objectives.
• Performs data analysis including arithmetic calculations, algebra, graphing of data using interactive computer programs.
• Prepares reports, presentations, figures etc. associated with the studies.
• Programs equipment used for blood processing, DNA extraction and DNA normalization.
• Maintains and controls laboratory records.
• Develops and maintains detailed records of all experimental or other protocols, and ensures results are neatly kept and catalogued in appropriate format.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies used, proper records of research data, and assists the supervisor in performing data analysis.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory instrumentations at timely intervals so as to minimize breakdown and delay of procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Starting at $55,383 Per Year (GS 7)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

DUTIES:

• Serves as Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) Supervisor, overseeing the operations of all Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston animal facilities (Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury).
• Completely responsible for the management of the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU), reporting to the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (D-ACOS).
• There are approximately fifty (50) active protocols, and thirty (30) Principal Investigators utilize the Veterinary Medical Unit, using different species of animals for biomedical research studies in many scientific fields.
• Controls the animal population level by setting limitations, approving new animal purchases, and working with investigators to ensure population levels are consistent with the facility's ability to provide proper care.
• Ensures the proper transfer and transport of animals per regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains the barriers necessary for the prevention of cross contamination and the restrictions, separations, and precautions necessary to maintain a virus antibody-free facility.
• May order disposal, quarantine, or other measures as necessary, and may restrict the purchase of animals from sources found to be unreliable regarding the condition of animals.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $81,963 Per Year (GS 11)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Academy Board of Boston Grammar School invites applications from well qualified graduates to take up post in January 2025 or as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, enthuse and engage students, teaching Science at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will have a passion for your subject and will want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

What the school offers its staff

The school offers the opportunity to work with high-ability students who are enthusiastic, friendly and keen to learn, in an environment which is professional, collegiate and supportive.

If you would like to be part of building the future of Boston Grammar School as a selective academy, then please contact us for further information.

We reserve the right to interview / appoint an exceptional candidate before the closing date of Monday 4 November 2024.

Commitment to safeguarding

Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to providing the best possible care and education for its students, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for:

We require an enthusiastic and highly committed person who will be an excellent teacher of Science.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning
• Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Be a reflective and resilient practitioner
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have a commitment to the school’s ethos and vision
• Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
• Model professional standards across all areas of work.
• Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above

What the school offers its staff

About our Academy

At Thomas Middlecott Academy we believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum with knowledge at its core. Our teachers are highly qualified subject experts who deliver lessons via our own version of fully guided instruction. We are research informed, and as such, we ensure that every lesson of every day counts.

We have unashamedly high expectations of out students. We will not let them down by offering them any less than the best schools in the country offer. Our students will leave us with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive in their next destinations.

At Thomas Middlecott, we operate a warm/strict philosophy. We are apologetically strict when it comes to expectations; we are very clear about how things are done here- there are no grey areas at TMA . We value our relationships between staff and students, ensuring that barriers to learning are removed and that students feel safe and a sense of belonging. Thomas Middlecott is a family- we want students to feel loved by an academy that knows that they can achieve great things and will accept nothing less than their best efforts to get there.

Our academy is named after Sir Thomas Middlecott, who founded the first Free Grammar School in Kirton in 1624, and there has been a school serving our local community ever since.

Salary & Benefits

• M1 – UPS3, £30,000 - £46,525 FTE Per annum
• Access to Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform

• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Further details about the role

About the role

• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, knowledge-rich and ambitious curriculum for high attaining students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• Maintain a highly purposeful and aspirational classroom culture with a calm, warm and strict set of behaviour strategies.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/Form Tutor.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• To contribute positively to an effective curriculum team and school staff team.
• The post requires you to teach students in the age range 11 to 16 and with others outside that age range as required for transition and outreach work.
• In carrying out these duties you will need to work in compliance with all Academy policies and procedures as set out by the Trust and Governing Body and the reasonable direction from colleagues with the relevant position of responsibility.
• You will have the role of Form Tutor, even when a form has not been assigned to you, and may be asked to carry out some or all of those duties if required.

Permanent, Full Time Teaching hours, 52 weeks per year

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

If you are looking for a career where you can aspire to grow while contributing to the science and having an impact on improving lives, be a part of our Integrated Analytical Solutions team.  We help our customers solve problems directed at treating human disease and protecting the environment as we aspire to change the way the world innovates. 

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer partnership. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society. One of our business segments in IH&S is Life Science Fluidics, Integrated Analytical Solutions and we are looking to add more talent to our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Product Management is a global position leading a team of seasoned product managers responsible for the growth and profitability of the Integrated Analytical Solutions business line portfolio.  The Product Managers own the various fluidic product lines life cycle management and work cross-functionally in the development of high-performance fluidic components and sub-assemblies for the LC-MS market analytical and sample prep workflows.   

Responsibilities include team leadership, product portfolio strategy and day-to-day execution for our business.  This cross-functional role will work together with our Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Operations teams to support the business line. This position is an integral part of the business unit’s leadership team and requires leadership coaching and development of direct reports. 

A strong track record in product management, product life cycle management, strategic planning, roadmap design, pricing excellence, product development, customer relationship management, and outstanding team leadership skills is critical to success.  You will need to be a self-directed, highly motivated individual with strong business acumen as well as have technical understanding of life science markets. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required.

The Director of Product Management will drive sustained growth and profitability of the Integrated Analytical Solutions portfolio.  This is achieved by establishing best practices and processes for your direct reports, which includes, owning the global portfolio strategy and contributing to the business line strategic plan.  You will also lead activities associated with setting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) including, reporting, and orders forecasting. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead, and develop a multi-disciplined product management including talent acquisition, training, and enablement for success. Responsible for the success of a high-performing business team through effective coaching and development.
• Provide product management leadership, from concept to commercialization to obsolescence. Develop long-range product strategies and guide fiscal planning for future positioning, growth, and evolution of the portfolio.  This includes identifying, establishing, and managing strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry key opinion leaders. This role is ultimately responsible for revenue, margin, customer intimacy, and market share objectives.
• Champions successful product launch through voice of customer, requirement gathering, research and development, product value proposition, business case and commercialization. Work closely with cross-functional teams, for the ultimate customer and financial success of new product introductions (NPIs)
• Analyze and incorporate impact of key markets, technical trends, customer needs and competitive offerings for products in the analytical life sciences field. Develop differentiated product roadmaps, rank new product features and functionalities, and recommend investments to drive portfolio growth.
• Serve as a champion with internal cross-functional stakeholders and drive for synergies across business units and segments. Will maintain close interaction with commercial teams through training and active participation in the sales process, including customer visits, pricing tactics, and customer support.
• Work closely with Business Development to deepen business partnerships, and/or acquisition strategies to expand product portfolio.
• Ensure pricing framework enables sales success by determining price excellence approach with value offering, providing appropriate level of pricing/discounting, responding to competitive opportunities, and meeting profitability objectives.
• Develop and deliver go to market strategies, technical capability documents, educational content, product training, sales tools, and application specific targeting strategies to enable the sales team and define product level value proposition to enhance customer journey across all channels.
• Champion an “8020 for growth” culture to drive alignment across functions and disciplines in support of the customer. Manage the business based on customer needs utilizing pertinent metrics to measure business performance.
• Own product lifecycle management, portfolio strategy, voice of customer for prioritization & requirement gathering, defining the product vision, conducting market research and quarterly win/loss analysis to inform and drive the strategic roadmap for portfolio product line.
• Develop comprehensive product requirements based off voice of customer (VoC) and work cross functionally with strategic teams to generate business cases that aid in the justification and prioritization of new products.   

WHAT DO WE NEED?

• Bachelor’s degree required; A Master’s or PhD preferred. MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing or commercializing products that serve the life sciences analytical end market is a plus.
• A minimum of 10+years of experience in strategic marketing and product management in life sciences.
• A minimum of 5+ years of people management and business leadership.
• Demonstrated capability in reading technology and market trends, and strategically planning future product opportunities.
• Team management of new business initiatives with experience leading, developing and growing successful businesses with highly technical products in the life science research and analytical markets preferred.
• Prior experience with success leading in a matrixed global organizational structure.
• Proven track record of attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining high potential and diverse talent.
• Strong change management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills and experience translating plans into commercially successful and profitable product offerings.
• Strong financial acumen; able to understand the impact of negotiation points on a business engagement.
• Willing to travel approximately 25% of time.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Outstanding leadership skills that bring out the best in your team and others through direct interaction and influence. Seen as a “go-to” leader of the organization.
• Strong customer/quality orientation with demonstrated ability to effectively build and manage customer and partner relationships at the most senior level.
• Metrics and data-driven with exceptional skills in managing a team to overachieve objectives based on sound commercial processes and through the deployment of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Executive presence with capacity to promote enthusiasm and gain support through strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Strong personal drive and motivation to reach new objectives and drive change.
• Relationship architect; able to build a strong network of influential supporters.
• Excellence in collaboration as a leader and a coach. The ability to draw out the best in your team and allow them to grow and succeed as the business achieves its goals.
• Ability to thrive amidst change and ambiguity and help others with the same.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $147,800.00 - $221,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

Attention Applicants:  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Position: Project Management Specialist, Emergency Medicine    

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

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 Project Management Specialist will have responsibility/accountability for establishing operational and administrative infrastructure within the Research Section of the Emergency Department.  Manages a variety of projects including  department specific newsletters,  publications, Research Section  website, IRB protocols, grant submissions and  administration.  Additionally, responsible for managing and assessing quality across multiple projects to ensure overall program success.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

• Works with other department management to ensure that the Research Section operates in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
• Schedules/coordinates logistics of meetings for Research faculty and staff.
• Responsible for controlling supply costs and proactively identifying cost-effective alternatives within budget constraints.
• Provides ongoing budget vs. actual revenue and expense variance analysis through review of both standard reports and reports specifically for project as assigned

General Management

• Acts as liaison to support staff, managers and directors within the Emergency Medicine Department to ensure team satisfaction.
• Contributes to an environment that fosters creativity, supports accomplishment of team goals and enables team members to work effectively.
• Handles transitions of new departmental staff members to ease into the new work environment.
• Provides direction for Medical Students completing research elective.

Project Management

• Oversees/coordinates specific projects in various operational areas within the Emergency Medicine Research Section..
• Provides leadership in project management and program office operations and methodologies. Maintains masterwork plan of Research Section.
• Tracks, analyzes, and makes recommendations on status reports, issue resolution, and program actual against project charter, budget, and/or plan.
• Standardizes and integrates plans, approaches, and deliverables across projects. Defines and communicates framework/templates for deliverables.
• Raises deliverable quality concerns or questions to appropriate level; ensures appropriate content/structure is contained within the deliverable.

4) Self Development

• Reinforces department’s image in the project environment.
• Maximizes use of training resources to accelerate or advance one’s own productivity and Identifies additional opportunity for improvement.
• Develops competencies as related to position.

5) Team Building and Participation

• Promotes project team efforts and shares sense of purpose so that work is synchronized and concurrent, knowledge is shared, and seamless services are provided.
• Fosters an environment of camaraderie.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in health administration preferred.  In some areas, equivalent work experience, particularly in healthcare, may substitute for education.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years minimum of project or healthcare administration experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong computer skills are essential (high level Microsoft Office products to include:  PowerPoint/Excel/Word /Access, as well as Outlook, and Visio).
• Outstanding communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build value-added relationships with individuals at all levels while providing superior customer service.
• Positive contributor and a strong commitment to quality are essential.
• Strong time management, organizational skills and the ability to multitask are a must.
• Excellent judgment, with strong analytical and detail-oriented skills, is essential.

JOB BENEFITS:

• 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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

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

Position: Research Assistant, Anesthesiology Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 16 hours per week, on-site

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 conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress.
• Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.  Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation. 

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.
• Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.

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 REQUIREMENS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required by time of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 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.

This position is grant funded. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

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

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Sr. Electrical Engineer R&D

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Westford, MA location in the AVD division.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

This position will be a R&D/Sustaining engineering position supporting the FFR and OCT hardware portion of our business.  Performs the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools.  Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems.  Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work.  Performs engineering studies.  Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements.  Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

What You’ll Work On

• Support R&D and sustaining activities around OCT and FFR manufacturing including end of life, supplier change requests, Global compliance standards, IFU/Label changes, support of regulatory submissions, corporate programs, literature review, and all supporting quality system elements

• Conduct evaluations, tests, and analyses related to feasibility and function

• The position will also support the following design and manufacturing elements:

• Production support

• Interface with vendors for components

• Protocol and report writing

• Generate and modify material specification documentation

• Work with cross functional teams

• Develop and implement design improvements

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.  Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field.

• Minimum 9 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Relevant work experience in performing the layout construction, and evaluation of a variety of Printed Circuit Boards, knowledge of analog electronics, experience with fiber optics, or capital equipment experience is preferred.

• Ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks preferred.

• Demonstrated personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Devices

• Altium

• Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration desired.

• Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired.

• Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods desired, especially in the manufacturing of medical devices preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

        

LOCATION:

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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Position: Research Project Manager, General Internal Medicine      

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

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 position will also include project management of studies within General Internal Medicine and Population Health. The position entails handling the day-to-day administrative and management issues related to ongoing research studies in coordination with the Principal Investigator/leadership team, including supervision of project staff; project fiscal management; coordinating with project collaborators; overseeing accurate project implementation; ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements; development of study protocols and operating procedures; managing research databases; serving as a study liaison with the IRB; and assistance with grant applications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading research projects to satisfy a defined goals or scientific objective. Research projects will include small-to-large funded and unfunded studies in the Division of General Internal Medicine and evaluations of programs within Population Health Services. Duties include the following:

Staff Management

• Responsible for effective personnel management including training, directing, mentoring and instilling a commitment to quality and excellence.  Coordinates resources and work load to achieve objectives and strategies.
• Maintains effective/appropriate staffing by monitoring employee turnover, overtime, and absenteeism. Coordinates and maintains the monthly schedule for project coverage.  
• Monitors productivity/performance to identify and evaluate strengths and training opportunities; Conducts employee performance evaluations and disciplines when appropriate to include termination, with appropriate supportive documentation.
• Works with Human Resources and department managers on the selection of qualified employees for employment following all policies, guidelines, and applicable laws.
• Encourages staff and personally advances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and workshops and maintaining knowledge of industry standards and practices.

Operations Management

• Interacts with sponsors, including internal and external funders.
• Coordinates efforts of faculty, collaborators, analysts, and staff.
• Ensures study implementation, operations, goals and IRB regulations are being followed accurately and within IRB and study guidelines.
• Oversee data collection procedures and review instruments to ensure quality control. Acquires and maintains knowledge of systems and databases

Finance Administration

• Create annual operating project budgets, monitor actual results in accordance with budget and funding source regulations (Federal, State, Grantors.).  Forecast fiscal operational needs.
• Monitor all grant expenditures and disbursements for adherence to budget guidelines and award notices.
• Participates in grant renewal processes. Prepare, administer and ensure timely grant submissions.  Assist investigators in developing and preparing grant proposals, including drafting, editing, and preparing back-up data documentation for the submission.
• Oversees all aspects of general accounting, accounts payable, miscellaneous billing and receivables, account reconciliations, payroll coordination with BMC, grant funding, etc.

Project Management

• Coordinates/facilitates the research project management life cycle, including initiation, development, and implementation of various projects.
• Coordinates research teams, and manages research project timelines, to ensure research milestones are completed within the specified and in line with annual objectives.
• Interfaces with IRB and drafts IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc. Prepare substantive aspects of research grant proposals and IRB applications, especially literature and database searches, and assist with conducting analyses for various other projects.
• Meets regularly with PIs, research staff, study teams, and Population Health Services teams to collect and communicate business and research requirements, and set expectations for research-related work.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years of experience in managing a complex, multi-faceted program, including fiscal oversight.  Minimum of two years of personnel leadership experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Leadership ability to guide, direct, and mentor staff.
• Must have experience in research, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant applications.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with computer systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with web applications and relational databases and knowledge of SQL, HTML, PHP, or similar languages strongly desirable.

This position is funded by a 2 year grant. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

JOB BENEFITS:

• 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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

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

Position: Research Assistant, Nephrology    

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem

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 will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress.
• Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.  Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation. 

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.
• Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.

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:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required by the time of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 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.

This position is grant-funded through 2027. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

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

Research Study LPN, General Internal Medicine

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 16 hours per week, hybrid

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 Treat-to-Target Serum Urate versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout Trial (TRUST trial) will test two different treatment strategies for gout. The trial will require two part-time research LPNs who will each manage participants in one of the two treatment strategies. The LPNs will be responsible for following a treatment strategy algorithm that includes gout education, lifestyle counseling, and pharmacologic management. Training on the treatment strategy algorithm will be conducted before any patients are enrolled.

The position will require 40% effort for a minimum of 2-3 years. There will be a mixture of virtual visits and on-site visits at Boston Medical Center. The individual will be actively involved in subject recruitment, data collection, adverse event monitoring and reporting, and ensuring compliance with human subjects’ regulations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that established protocols are implemented, maintains protocol integrity, monitors participant’s status assuring safety, and plays a significant role in the education of clinical trial participants.
• Working with the PIs and the study coordinator, determines whether patients meet protocol inclusion criteria and assists with research subjects recruitment including obtaining informed consent.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families, providing the needed support to facilitate understanding of the disease process and the clinical trial, including information relative to study medication, study goals, and objectives.
• Reviews intake assessment with clinical team to confirm patients' medical conditions, readiness, and eligibility for study enrollment as a research participant. Establishes an appropriate plan of care for patient based on the study’s guidelines.

OTHER

• Provides patient education regarding protocol participation and provides additional information to participants to ensure their understanding and adherence to the program. 
• Responsible for scheduling of follow-up research study appointments for study participants which may require reminder phone calls, mailouts, or home visits.   
•  Orders, obtains (i.e., performs phlebotomy)and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests according to study protocols in order to determine the  treatment and follow-up plan for each study subject.
• Documents adverse events and severe adverse events, and follows up with the research team and the participant’s clinical team as necessary.​

This position is funded by a 2 - 5 year grant. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

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:

• Graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of clinical experience with adult patients with various medical conditions such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and heart disease is required.
• Completion of Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) required. This can be completed after hire.
• Experience with clinical trials preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Computer skills required. Familiarity with common computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to input data into electronic systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized, detail-oriented and timely
• Strong patient communication and patient education skills. Attentive to detail and able to closely follow a clinical protocol.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Position: Research Assistant, Hematology/Oncology      

Location: Boston Medical Center

Schedule: 40 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress.
• Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.  Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation. 

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.
• Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.

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:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 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.

This position is grant funded. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

JOB BENEFITS:

• 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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

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

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Associate Director - pain to join the North America HEOR team.  This role will support and develop key HEOR tactics to ensure successful commercialization of novel NaV 1.8 inhibitors for acute and chronic pain in the United States (US) and Canada. This person will work in a highly cross-functional matrix team environment to ensure a seamless alignment of HEOR projects within the broader market access, policy, and medical strategy.  This person is expected to exhibit a strong sense of urgency to achieve corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory and scientific standards.  This position reports to the Director, Pain launch lead, North America HEOR.

Key Responsibilities

• Own development of tactics for innovative HEOR solutions and deliverables that directly support optimal patient access to in the US and Canada throughout the product’s lifecycle  
• Drive the development of external customer-facing value demonstration tools in accordance with regulatory standards, in close collaboration with formal review bodies (e.g., Commercial Review Committee; Medical Review Committee) while supporting appropriate field teams (e.g., field HEOR, payer team)
• Work closely with global HEOR team to provide the US and Canadian perspective to evidence generation activities and to ensure timely and effective translation of HEOR studies for field use
• Directly engage with external customers (e.g., payer accounts) to deliver HEOR presentations when appropriate/requested
• Own execution of local HEOR studies in partnership with customers (e.g., payers, integrated health systems)

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, MD, MPH, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline.  
• Typically requires 8+ years of experience, with substantial background in HEOR, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. US launch experience in pain and/or other primary market experience is preferred.
• Robust understanding of the 2018 FDA Payor Guidance to payer communication in the US is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the HTA process and methodology; hands-on experience with HTA dossier submission and review is preferred.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating experience in COAs, observational research, and/or health economic modeling.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to effectively present to both internal and external audiences
• Results oriented and excellent analytic and project management skills. 
• A strong sense of urgency and commitment to patients

This is a hybrid eligible role requiring at least 3 days on-site in Boston office.

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Job Description

Becoming a Research Co-Op at Vertex will give you a panoramic view of how the industry works, how decisions are made, how pipelines are built and progressed and how important your professional networks, connections and collaborations will be in defining your longer-term career experience. Our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights and career guidance to be an important part of that future. To turn your potential into progression. To turn possibilities into reality. To turn your ambition into a clear, defined career path.

Join us and help kick start the path to your career!

We will have various positions within our functional areas, including but not limited to:

•  Discovery Research is at the core of Vertex’s ability to push the science of possibility – and our pursuit of breakthrough discoveries has us seeking innovation both internally and externally. In addition to continuously seeking the best and brightest research scientists to join our team, Vertex places a great emphasis on building collaborative relationships.
• Discovery Core: assay execution support, culture and scale up of recombinant and primary human cells
• Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics: unites key translational disciplines to mitigate risk and increase the probability of successful clinical development
• Vector Core: will learn bioprocessing of viral vectors and assist scientific staff in the process development and production of viral vectors, to deliver AAV materials to support programs across the Vertex Cell and Genetic Therapies (VCGT) portfolio of programs.

Qualifications:

• Majors in the following backgrounds: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cell Physiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Genetics, or a related field of study.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2024
• Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July 10, 2024 – December 20, 2024

Program Dates: July - December 2024, Full Time

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 31st, 2024

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex.  The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.

Company Information

Position: Director of Research Operations and Clinical Programs, Emergency Medicine      

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

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:

Under the general direction of the Chair of Emergency Medicine, and Vice Chair of Research, plans, directs, coordinates, and implements all federal, industry sponsored, and unfunded research projects that take place in the Department of Emergency Medicine at BMC.

Oversees all targets for budgets with funding entities including local, state, federal agencies, and other external funding agencies for patient and related research programs. The PI bears overall responsibilities for proposal development, but works closely with the Director of Research Operations to assure all compliance requirements are met. Responsible to interface with funding agencies, administration of funded programs and fiscal oversight.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and coordinates all study related activities. Manages research grants, budgets, and payroll.
• Assures all BMC, City, State and Federal guidelines are followed pertaining to the clinical and ethical responsibilities of all studies conducted in the Department
• Maintains compliance with FDA and/or any other regulatory commission standards. Assure that all PIs and study staff have appropriate certification in the Protection of Human Research Subjects
•  Establishes objectives with all staff members on the research team; determine standards of performance; evaluates subordinates’ performance and ensures that individual staff members are meeting objectives.
• Works directly with faculty and PIs and guides them through appropriate documentation and approvals with the IRB, modifications, amendments, continuing review and close out reports.
• Facilitates all interdepartmental study activities (Laboratory Medicine, Investigational Pharmacy, Radiology, Trauma Surgery, Boston EMS, and any other collaborating department for individual protocols).
• Responsible for notifying and training ED nursing leadership and staff for any study that may potentially impact ED workflow or require clinician/provider assistance.
• Responsible for training all study related activities to research staff.
• Effectively manages and controls purchase and distribution of supplies and equipment for all ongoing studies.
• Responsible for overseeing study staff accurately schedule clinical procedures, and follow up visits when appropriate. Responsible for initial and ongoing training of all research staff members
• Ensure staff competency in all clinical and data platforms (Epic, QPath, Info Ed, Infor, Clin Cards, Velos, WebDCU, RedCAP, Qualtrix etc.).
• Oversees clinical research databases, including statistical and other data collection, analysis, and reporting for grant-funded contracts and for other clinical care and clinical research programs.
• Works directly with Research data analyst and Biostatistician from conception of idea, through completion of study and publication.

• Responsible for the effective human resource management within the research Section of Emergency Medicine
  • Works with the HR Business Partner or appropriate supervisor/Director to resolve any salary, benefit or human resources related problems.
  • Effectively works with Human Resources at BMC to resolve issues in a timely fashion.
  • Works directly with Human Resources to post new positions, hire, discipline, and terminate employees as needed.
• Organizes faculty, residents, and research study teams to submit abstracts, edit presentations, and write and submit scientific papers for publication; participates as author.

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:

• Advanced degree (Masters or above) required; degree related to clinical health care or public health administration preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Certified in Human Subjects Training
• Certified in shipping of Biohazardous materials
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least ten years of clinical healthcare administration and management experience.
• Experience with proposal preparation and team leadership skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of federal grants/research and programs/grants administration policies and practices.
• Ability to anticipate objections and plan appropriate responses; ability to perform and lead effectively in stressful situations and solve problems as they occur.
• Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a multi-layered interdisciplinary team and outside contacts.
• Experience and knowledge of networking and clinical site operations, scientific operations and clinical management
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated ability to complete projects successfully on time and within budget.
• Proficiency with computer tools including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation applications.

JOB BENEFITS:

• 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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

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