The Research Group for the study of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Central America is looking for a research assistant. The research group has several NIH-funded studies of environmental causes of Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology. Primary responsibilities will include interpretation during meetings, maintaining laboratory samples and inventories, updating the website and IRB protocol, scheduling team meetings of investigators located in El Salvador, Nicaragua and BU, assisting with project timelines, preparation of data, reports and manuscripts. For more information about the CKD research group, please visit: https://www.bu.edu/sph/about/departments/epidemiology/research/research-group-for-the-study-of-chronic[1]kidney-disease-in-central-america/.

We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented research assistant who is fluent in Spanish to assist with study operations in both Central America and at Boston University. Six Essential functions, in order of importance and percent of time.

• Assist faculty and students with research activities including data requests, questionnaire development, presentations and manuscript preparation.
• Maintain communication with teams in El Salvador and Nicaragua via email, Slack and WhatsApp, schedule meetings, send reminders and interpret during meetings.
• Maintain electronic data inventory and laboratory sample biorepository, purchase and ship supplies as necessary.
• Research administrative including IRB reporting, drafting subawards and contracts, processing invoices and purchase orders.
• Update website and draft text for external communications.
• Translation of emails and documents as needed.

Required Skills

• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize essential tasks and balance numerous responsibilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• A strong interest in public health or international program management

Applicant preferences:

• Experience with SharePoint, REDCap, and R/SAS

Position Perks:

• Tuition remission benefit for courses and degree programs at Boston University
• Opportunity to contribute to knowledge in the area of chronic kidney disease research

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 Back2BU site.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a car.

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 Back2BU site.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.