Population Health Research Assistant I

Baylor College of Medicine

Texas

On-site

USD 47,000 - 56,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Assistant I in Epidemiology & Population Sciences to support population health research projects. Under supervision, the RA will assist with protocol-driven data collection, data management, and basic analyses, contributing to literature reviews and reproducible outputs for manuscripts and grants.

The role emphasizes data handling, QC, and collaboration across project teams, with a typical schedule Monday through Friday, onsite.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a basic science or related field and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree in data informatics, public health or epidemiology.
Experience with R/Python; GIS and REDCap is advantageous; strong writing/visualization skills.

Responsibilities

Research Data Collection & Study Support: assist with chart abstraction and data collection under PI guidance.
Data Management & Quality Assurance: manage datasets, data dictionaries, and SOPs; ensure compliance.
Data Analysis & Reporting: perform descriptive and inferential analyses; create tables/figures.
Administrative & Other Research Support: support documentation and team communications.