Research Assistant

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition program

Well-being benefits

Career development support

Job summary

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) invites applications for a Research Assistant to support the Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) group. You will work with a Project Manager to facilitate drug safety and effectiveness research projects, coordinating administrative tasks and ensuring timely deliverables.

The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• 1 year with related experience in a health care, research, or academic environment preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Support research studies through day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Assist with proposal preparation, grant submissions, data collection and management, and creation and maintenance of project databases.
• Coordinate meetings: set up teleconferences and webinars, distribute agenda items, prepare slide decks, and take minutes.
• Assist with timelines, protocols, research plans, and final reports.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who We Are

Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan to provide access to care and empower healthier lives for everyone. Our culture revolves around being a community of care and having shared values that guide our behaviors and decisions. We’ve had a long-standing commitment to inclusion and equal healthcare access and outcomes, regardless of background; it’s at the core of who we are. We value the rich mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all of our colleagues, which helps us to provide service with empathy and better understand and meet the needs of the communities where we serve, live, and work. We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities. Learn more about who we are at Point32Health.

Job Summary

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) group within HPHCI and Harvard Medical School’s Department of Population Medicine (DPM) (www.populationmedicine.org) as a Research Assistant. TIDE is the home of several large, complex, multi-institutional research initiatives based within health systems using electronic health data that support major national public health activities. Our mission is to improve health care delivery and population health through research and education, in partnership with health plans, delivery systems, and public health agencies. The Research Assistant will work under the direction of a TIDE Project Manager and perform administrative and other activities to facilitate research projects, primarily focused on drug safety and effectiveness. This position requires excellent communication skills for close collaboration with internal team members and is an ideal match for a candidate with a deep interest in public health research.

Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing

• Support research studies by performing day-to-day administrative tasks; assist with proposal preparation, grant submissions, data collection and management, and creation and maintenance of project databases.
• Support meeting preparation: set up teleconferences and webinars, send invitations, track responses, solicit and distribute agenda items, create slide decks, provide technical support, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Assist with timeline coordination and deliverable preparation, including protocols, research plans, and final reports.
• Work on special projects, as needed.
• Perform out-of-the-box thinking, collaborate with others, and make a difference every day!
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications – what you need to perform the job

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: 1 year with related experience in a health care, research, or academic environment preferred.
• SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others, prioritize work, operate under tight deadlines, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate independently and with good judgment.
• Resilient, collaborative, flexible, innovative.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required. Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations. May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary Range

Salary Range $20.76 -$31.14

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position represents a range of salaries for this role and similar roles across the organization. The actual salary for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope and complexity of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; as well as internal equity. As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company’s sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition program
• Well-being benefits
• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health

Equal Opportunity

We welcome all All applicants are welcome and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan to provide access to care and empower healthier lives for everyone. Our culture revolves around being a community of care and shared values that guide our behaviors and decisions. We’ve had a long-standing commitment to inclusion and equal healthcare access and outcomes, regardless of background; it’s at the core of who we are. We value the rich mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all of our colleagues, which helps us to provide service with empathy and better understand and meet the needs of the communities where we serve, live, and work.