FHS RESEARCH SPECIALIST, School of Medicine, Framingham Heart Study (23500601450804)

Job Summary:
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 a blood pressure testing program. You will administer questionnaires, take body measurements (height, weight etc.), place a device that continuously monitors blood pressure, administer a series of tasks to participants while they wear the device, clean and store the device(s) and download data from them. No specific experience related to the device or 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.

After 1 year in this position, the successful Research Specialist should be able to assist the Manager with other duties, such as directing flow of participants through the exam, managing supply ordering, and running the daily operations of the Exam Center when Manager is away.

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/Abilities:

• 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

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.