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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine

Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine Job Description

Category: Boston University Medical Campus – Professional

Location: Boston, MA, United States

Posted Date: 7/9/2025

Salary Grade: 44

Expected Hiring Range: $20.13 – $25.40

Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular

Responsibilities • Schedule and confirm visits within the assigned time frame and ensure participants are prepared. • Educate participants about the research protocol, inform them of their rights and responsibilities, and obtain informed consent. • Conduct telephone or in‑person interviews to complete questionnaires. • Process biospecimens, including blood and urine samples, for storage. • Assist in the maintenance of study documents, participate in weekly study meetings, and enter clinical data into REDCap. • Update participant contact information, gather data from collaborating sites, and track information entered into the database. • Review results, repeat procedures if needed, and make judgmental calls regarding reliability and accuracy. • Inform staff at health centers of missing or required information to ensure compliance with agency regulations. • Provide general clerical support: handling forms, making reminder calls, preparing study materials, sending mail‑outs, filing, timing appointments, photocopying, faxing, and running reports. • Adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes regarding confidentiality and privacy; obtain and maintain all study certifications, including Human Subjects Certification. • Participate in special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 1–3 years of relevant experience. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Application To apply, visit

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