Research Assistant

Meharry Medical College; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a Research Assistant to support Dr. Aize Cao’s lab, funded by an HRSA maternal health grant. The role involves data collection, analysis, and basic manuscript preparation to advance maternal health and substance use research.

Responsibilities include patient recruitment as needed, data entry, and preparing visual data representations for internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and analysis, preferably in healthcare or research.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and data privacy standards.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL and database management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection through clinical chart reviews, surveys, MRI imaging, and other approaches.
• Assist in patient or subject recruitment if needed.
• Input, organize, and manage data using various software tools and databases.
• Conduct preliminary data analysis and scientific report.
• Participate in development and implementation of data collection protocols to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Provide administrative support for research projects, including scheduling, coordinating meetings, and maintaining project documentation.
• Preparing presentations and creating visual data representations for internal and external stakeholders, writing manuscripts.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

EHR systems

Job description

The Research Assistant at Dr. Aize Cao’s lab, funded by an HRSA maternal health grant. The successful candidate will be involved in key aspects of data collection and analysis to support ongoing research projects aimed at improving maternal health and substance use disorders.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities)

• Assist in the data collection through clinical chart reviews, surveys, MRI imaging, and other approaches.
• Assist in patient or subject recruitment if needed.
• Input, organize, and manage data using various software tools and databases.
• Conduct preliminary data analysis and scientific report.
• Participate in the development and implementation of data collection protocols to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Provide administrative support for research projects, including scheduling, coordinating meetings, and maintaining project documentation.
• Preparing presentations and creating visual data representations for internal and external stakeholders, writing manuscripts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Proven experience in data collection and analysis, preferably in a healthcare or research setting.
• Strong understanding of data privacy standards and practices, particularly HIPAA.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and database management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus
• Must be in town and have personal transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred

• Proven experience in data collection and analysis, preferably in a healthcare or research setting.
• Strong understanding of data privacy standards and practices, particularly HIPAA.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and database management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus
• Must be in town and have personal transportation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

About Meharry

Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals.

Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind."

Mission

Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.

Core Values

Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence Accountability with transparency Equity with inclusion Respect with collegiality Service with compassion Integrity without exception

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

Contact

For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or [e-mail].