Total 36 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Boston, PE21 8EG

This is a bargaining unit position.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - Research Committee Manager/PD99493S and PD99586S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Major Duties:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

• Serves as point of contact of the Research and Development (R&D) Committee. Responsibilities include oversight of committee to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Stays informed and advises on guidelines to ensure compliance with Federal, State, VA and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Serves as the accreditation Facility Liaison and is responsible for the preparation of accreditation applications and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for conducting educational sessions for the investigative community on local and external research policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains pre-review program coinciding with Central Institutional Review Board and R&D Committee in accordance with local policies.
• Oversees the protocol review process ensuring projects are reviewed by appropriate personnel and issues related to project management are communicated and resolved.

Starting at $67,743 Per Year (GS 9-11)

This is not a remote position. Work will be performed primarily in Boston, MA, which includes travel throughout the following counties:

Massachusetts: Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk
New Hampshire: Rockingham, Strafford

THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME ONLY AND DOES NOT LEAD TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. THIS IS NOT ENTRY LEVEL FOR AN ECONOMIST POSITION.

The initial average hours per week will be 16 to 32 hours to start depending on workload and training requirements. Work schedule will vary week to week depending upon work requirements. This is not a job for a person who needs full-time work or who cannot be available for work when required, which includes a mix of day, evening and weekend hours as needed. Additionally, this position requires visits to retail stores, businesses, and residences to gather the required information.

Selectees must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics training center in Washington, D.C. or another location if scheduled for mandatory classroom training such as: One (1) week introductory commodities and services (C&S) training and One (1) week of advanced data collection. Housing training and some C&S training are accomplished through distance learning. Notice will be given of planned training events that require travel.

Economic Assistants collect prices and related statistical data on a wide variety of commodities, services, and housing for the BLS Consumer Price Index. Data for commodities and services are collected by conducting personal and telephone interviews with store managers and buyers, managers in auto dealerships, doctors, pharmacists, and other professionals. Data for the housing survey are obtained by personal visit or telephone interview with either property managers, tenants, or homeowners. The incumbent conducts the duties of this position in situations requiring written and verbal fluency in Spanish and English. Converses and writes fluently in both languages in order to communicate with various customers, as well as read and analyze documents containing Spanish language. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Visiting retail and service establishments such as department stores, supermarkets, medical off ices, and hotels to collect retail price data. A limited amount of data are collected by telephone/fax, video, and websites.
2. Contacting homeowners, renters, and apartment management companies by personal visit to neighborhoods and follow up telephone interviews.
3. Collecting and entering data on a handheld computer.
4. Obtaining voluntary cooperation from survey respondents.
5. Traveling to a field off ice for on-the-job training and periodic meetings.

Starting at $21.42 Per Hour (GS 5)

***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.

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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

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.

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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.

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