Research Assistant I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY LMK

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Mass General Brigham seeks a Research Assistant to support coordination of neuroscience-related studies at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The role involves data collection, management, analysis, and reporting, with emphasis on epidemiological research and DBS projects.

Responsibilities include patient recruitment, scheduling, obtaining informed consent, and coordinating research visits while working closely with physicians and the study team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required; new grads with some relevant coursework okay.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate research activities and assist with data collection, management and reporting.
• Support study cohorts, recruitment, scheduling and informed consent processes.
• Assist with DBS-related research and epidemiological studies; collaborate with physicians and the research team.

Kenntnisse

Data collection

Data management

Statistical analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

REDCap

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.

Do you need to provide 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.

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).

Responsibilities

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

Benefits & Compensation

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 accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Competency Framework

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Company Culture & History

Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.