Our world-renowned heart study, in partnership with Boston University, is looking for a Research Specialist (RS) to join our team and actively participate in the evaluation of our volunteer participants who range in age from 40 to over 100 years old. If you are a self-starter, like to learn, love working with people and are interested in working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and supportive team environment, this job is for you.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Our highest priority is to engage with our volunteer participants and make them feel welcome and appreciated while collecting data in accordance with the study protocol. You will screen and register our volunteer participants for an Oral Mixed Meal Tolerance Test (MMTT). The MMTT study includes administering a standardized liquid meal designed both as multi-component metabolic challenge and to recreate a typical American breakfast. The drink will be consumed in 5 minutes. No specific experience related to the tests is necessary; we will train you. Your ability to proactively anticipate, identify and mitigate potential issues before they arise is key to being a successful RS. You will also provide some administrative support to the team, to ensure quality and consistency of exam operations.

Schedule:

Typically, Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm but varies slightly depending on daily schedule (i.e.., 7:30-3:30 or 6:30-2:30) Very occasional Saturdays required (2 or 3 in Spring and 2 or 3 in Fall).

Required Skills

Must have a friendly affect and be comfortable working with study participants. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be extremely reliable and flexible. Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Excellent trouble shooting/problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong ability to prioritize tasks with excellent time management skills. Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree 1-3 years full-time work experience. Some familiarity with basic medical terminology, such a meaning of pulse rate, blood pressure etc. is desirable. Ability to create research project quality control reports is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand/walk for much of the day.

Job Location:

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. Ability to work remotely is limit.

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.

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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, 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

Must have a friendly affect and be comfortable working with study participants. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be extremely reliable and flexible. Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Excellent trouble shooting/problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong ability to prioritize tasks with excellent time management skills. Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree 1-3 years full-time work experience. Some familiarity with basic medical terminology, such a meaning of pulse rate, blood pressure etc. is desirable. Ability to create research project quality control reports is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand/walk for much of the day.

Job Location:

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. Ability to work remotely is limit.

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.

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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, 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.