Research Assistant

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a research support role to assist the Principal Investigator and study team in coordinating various research activities. The position involves data collection, management, and reporting, with a focus on epidemiological studies and population-based research.

Candidates may be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree and have a grace period for degree equivalency verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• Experience in lieu of degree: allowed for new grads with coursework.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort with data management and basic database tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities under the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Manage study cohorts and outreach communications with subjects.
• Assist with epidemiological studies and population-based research.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Follow directions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

0-1 year experience preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Study cohort management.
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
• Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials Experience New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Computer literacy, including database tools.
• Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade: 5

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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