[Hiring] Research Assistant II @BMC Software

Role Description

The Research Assistant II will support the CHAMPS programs. CHAMPS is a hospital-based initiative that promotes evidence-based maternity practices, with the ultimate goal of increasing breastfeeding rates and decreasing racial disparities in breastfeeding. The Research Assistant II will manage the day-to-day tasks of CHAMPS’ integrated maternity care team initiative, participate in hospital assessments, and support CHAMPS’ staff and community training programs. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with members of the project teams, clinical subject matter experts, vendors, and research staff
• Assisting with hospital coaching
• Scheduling project-related meetings
• Coordinating project-related virtual and in-person events
• Entering and updating data and databases
• Performing other administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required; Master's degree a plus
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in research or related program activities required
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) required
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills in Spanish is preferred
• Ability to work well in a very busy national program with multiple different projects
• Knowledge of public health field, especially in relation to maternal child health
• Knowledge of program evaluation is helpful
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Ability to perform data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval, etc.)
• Ability to perform basic data analysis and reporting (in words, numbers and graphics)
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize essential tasks

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
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science