Research Assistant I - HemOnc

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a research-focused professional to support development of new products and innovation. Under supervision, you will review literature, assist with data analysis, and help prepare manuscripts and presentations.

The role involves coordinating data collection, maintaining records, and working closely with a PI and research team to deliver results. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior research experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic databases.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates data collection and ensures data integrity and timely reporting.
• Performs tasks requiring familiarity with protocols, techniques and equipment.
• Maintains and updates records, reports and files as required.
• Assists with preparation of abstracts, presentations, and publications.
• Attends meetings and may take minutes.
• Conducts literature searches related to projects and expands knowledge.
• Schedules meetings or study visits and logs work performed.
• Assists with collection, storage, and shipping of biological samples.
• Maintains records in accordance with IRB/WIRB and sponsor requirements.
• Fosters collaborative, team relationships to support goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Data collection & management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on performing work related to research and development of new products, innovation, and improvement of products and processes. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Research Programs and Projects duties: Supports the development of new products and innovation. Includes Clinical roles focused on research projects. Positions in this family perform basic, translational, and/or clinical research towards solving a specific problem for an entity or community. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Job Overview

Under the supervision and direction of the Principal investigator, this position conducts research activities which include, but are not limited to, reviewing and summarizing literature, testing, data preparation and analysis, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. One (1) year of research experience.
• 2. Enrolled in an Educational Related Degree program, relevant to research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Facilitates data collection and ensuring that all data is collected in a timely fashion, which includes identifying missing data and implementing data checks, as well as generation of reports.
• 2. Performs tasks which may require familiarity with a variety of protocols, techniques and equipment.
• 3. Maintains and updates records, reports and files as required.
• 4. Assists with preparation of abstracts, presentations, and publications as needed.
• 5. Attends meetings as required, may be asked to take minutes.
• 6. Performs literature searches either relevant to the project(s), else in pursuit of new techniques/ideas to expand relevant basic knowledge.
• 7. Schedules meetings or study visits, as well as calendar maintenance. Logs work performed.
• 8. Assists with the collection, storage, and shipping of biological samples.
• 9. Maintains and updates records in accordance with IRB/WIRB and sponsor requirements.
• 10. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working group’s achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Skills & Abilities

• 1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 2. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), and familiarity with databases (e.g., experience using MS Access).
• 3. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle competing demands in order to meet project timelines.
• 4. Ability to follow directions from supervisor and work well in a collaborative team environment.
• 6. Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities as needed.
• 7. Ability to be meticulous and detail-oriented in following procedures and recordkeeping.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$43,888.00 - $53,337.55