We are looking for an outgoing, highly motivated, and customer-service oriented Research Assistant to support recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities for the All of Us Research Program. The research assistant is responsible for participant recruitment and retention activities in multiple settings, including inpatient, outpatient clinical settings, community events, and by phone. The research assistant will also assist with web-based electronic informed consent; track and record recruitment activities using program-specific data collection tools; and conduct physical measurements and vital signs on research subjects.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree required. Previous research experience preferred, but not required. Ideal candidate will have prior experience following protocol and/or standard operating procedures to execute prior work tasks. Spanish fluency strongly preferred. Position requires some evening and weekend hours.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Experience in the food industry is a plus.
• Production and processing knowledge of a raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, systems (SAP), and techniques to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, modeling production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Working skills on computer and basic application programming.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively across vertical and horizontal lines.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results.
• Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities that are subject to frequent changes.
• Advanced Excel and the MS suite of products is required.
• Knowledge of design techniques for processes, technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Administrative and accounting skills.
• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
• Industrial Engineering and/or Operations Management would be a plus.     
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role requires 30% domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.