Research Assistant, Nephrology

Prior experience in clinical research and/or public health preferred

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 that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.

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

The Research Assistant will support clinical research activities using approved techniques.

Responsibilities include supporting participant recruitment and scheduling, administering questionnaires, reviewing participant charts and extracting relevant study data, maintaining participant databases, and assisting with preparation of reports and study documentation.

This position requires comfort working in both clinical and research environments and collaborating as part of a team to support study participants and research operations.

Recruits and screens clinical research candidates.

Completes informed consent documents and enrolls participants in the research protocol.

The Research Assistant must be able to answer participant questions and explain the clinical trial in an easily understood and meaningful manner to participants.

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth.

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center

is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to