Research Assistant I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY LMK

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 29 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator and study team in coordinating research activities, including data collection and management using established methodologies. A six-month grace period for degree verification applies to bachelor's degree candidates.

The role involves coordinating DBS-related visits, data processing, and collaboration with clinicians and researchers.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in science required.
• New grads with 0-1 year relevant coursework preferred.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, R and Python required.
• Experience with REDCap and neuroimaging is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Study cohort management.
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining documents.
• Assistance with coordination of DBS research visits and longitudinal follow-up.
• Coordinate with physicians and research team on DBS research.

Conhecimentos

Data collection

Analysis

Communication

Organization

MATLAB

R

Python

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Science

New grad with relevant coursework

Ferramentas

REDCap

Neuroimaging tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No.

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

• 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)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related field required. Prior experience in clinical or human-subjects research is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in movement disorders, cognitive neuroscience, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, as the Research Assistant will work directly with patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders and coordinate closely with physicians and members of the research team.

Responsibilities will include patient identification, recruitment and scheduling; obtaining informed consent; administering clinical, cognitive, and research assessments; collecting and managing research data; maintaining regulatory and study documentation; and assisting with coordination of DBS research visits and longitudinal follow-up.

Programming experience using MATLAB, R, and Python is required. The candidate should be comfortable working with research datasets and performing data processing and analysis.

Experience with REDCap, neuroimaging or brain connectivity analysis, neuropsychological or cognitive testing, and neurological patient populations is highly desirable.

The candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, comfortable interacting with patients, and able to manage multiple research responsibilities independently while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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 accommodat