Research Assistant I Dr Givertz BWH Cardiovascular

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative research. This role offers the opportunity to support a diverse team in coordinating vital research activities, ensuring effective data management, and engaging with study participants. As part of a passionate community, you will contribute to groundbreaking medical discoveries while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive work environment. If you're eager to make a difference in healthcare and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science required; experience may substitute.
• New graduates with relevant coursework are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage data collection, manipulation, and analysis.
• Conduct outreach communication and manage study cohorts.
• Assist with epidemiological studies and population-based research.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Database Tools

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions:

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

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Science required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.

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):

Physical Requirements:
Standing Occasionally (3-33%), Walking Occasionally (3-33%), Sitting Constantly (67-100%), Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%), Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Occasionally (3-33%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%), Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Occasionally (3-33%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%).

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

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