Research Assistant I Roslindale Per Diem

hebrewseniorlife; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Research Assistant I to support data collection, data management, and annotation of clinical notes under PI supervision. The role involves systematic labeling of information per study guidelines and collaboration with investigators to ensure data accuracy and project progress.

The candidate should have a B.S. in a scientific field and 2–3 years of lab experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline and 2-3 years of related laboratory experience.
• Professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented with strong communication.
• High attention to detail and ability to apply standardized guidelines consistently.
• Ability to review narrative clinical documentation, extract relevant information, and seek clarification when needed.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical documentation preferred; study-specific training will be provided.
• Experience with data entry, databases, electronic health records, or annotation tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports research activities across assigned projects, including data collection and data entry.
• Reviews and annotates Hebrew SeniorLife clinical notes using study guidelines to identify information relevant to objectives.
• Completes annotation training and calibrations; refers ambiguous cases to supervisors.
• Performs quality assurance on annotations and research datasets; documents discrepancies and resolves disagreements.
• Maintains records of annotation decisions, procedures, and project progress.
• Assists with preparing protocols, reports, summaries, and analyses under supervision.
• Maintains familiarity with scientific literature related to projects.
• Protects patient confidentiality and follows protocols for data handling.
• Participates in team meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Results orientation

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in scientific discipline

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Annotation tools

Databases

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant I supports research activities, including data collection, data management, clinical note review and annotation, and preparation of research materials. Responsibilities include reviewing Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) clinical notes and systematically identifying and labeling information according to study-specific annotation guidelines. The Research Assistant works collaboratively with investigators and research staff to maintain accurate, consistent research data and support project objectives.

Core Competencies

• Results Orientation: Focuses on delivering superior performance by setting and achieving stretch goals.
• Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for understanding the real and underlying needs of customers' and anticipating and meeting their expectations to establish viable, long-term relationships.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively within a team, group and across the organization and accomplishes tasks and desired results while behaving constructively as opposed to separately and competitively.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports research activities across assigned projects, including data collection, data entry, database maintenance, and preparation of study materials.
• Reviews and annotates HSL clinical notes using standardized, study-specific guidelines to identify and label clinical information relevant to research objectives.
• Completes annotation training and calibration exercises; applies established annotation criteria consistently and refers ambiguous or complex cases to designated study personnel.
• Performs quality assurance checks on annotated notes and research datasets, documents discrepancies, and participates in resolving annotation disagreements.
• Maintains organized records of annotation decisions, study procedures, and project progress.
• Assists with preparing research protocols, technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses under supervision.
• Maintains familiarity with scientific literature relevant to assigned projects.
• Protects the confidentiality of patient information and follows institutional requirements and study protocols for accessing, handling, and storing research data.
• Participates in research team meetings and completes other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in scientific discipline, 2-3 years of related laboratory experience.
• Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual. Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to apply standardized guidelines consistently.
• Ability to review narrative clinical documentation, accurately extract relevant information, and recognize when clarification or supervisory review is needed.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical documentation preferred; study-specific training will be provided.
• Experience with data entry, databases, electronic health records, or annotation tools preferred.

Physical Requirements

On file with Occupational Health

Remote Type

Hybrid

Salary Range

$21.24 - $31.86