Onsite Data Collection Research Assistant – Cambridge

Mackin Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Research Assistant for a 12-month onsite role at Bourn Quarter, near Cambridge. The successful candidate will assist in data collection activities, work closely with Audio Engineers, and maintain accurate metadata. Qualifications include a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in research environments. This position offers healthcare contributions, a pension scheme, and 25 days of annual leave, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Healthcare contribution and pension scheme

Work laptop and phone

25 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in a relevant field.
• Experience in a research environment and data collection.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of data collection activities.
• Work with Audio Engineers during data collection.
• Assist participants and ensure they understand the process.
• Accurately record and maintain metadata.
• Liaise with Project Coordinators for smooth operations.
• Perform data validation of collected data.
• Provide input into planning and design of experiments.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Research Assistant for a 12-month onsite role at Bourn Quarter, near Cambridge. The successful candidate will assist in data collection activities, work closely with Audio Engineers, and maintain accurate metadata. Qualifications include a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in research environments. This position offers healthcare contributions, a pension scheme, and 25 days of annual leave, with opportunities for career progression.