Research Assistant I Roslindale Per Diem

Hebrew-Seniorlife-5; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Research Assistant I to support clinical research activities under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. You will collect data, annotate clinical notes, manage databases, and prepare study materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.

The role requires reviewing narrative clinical documentation, extracting relevant information, and maintaining confidentiality per study protocols.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline and 2–3 years of related laboratory experience.
• Professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with sound judgment and humor.
• Attention to detail and consistent application of standardized guidelines.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical documentation; study-specific training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supports research activities across projects: data collection, data entry, database maintenance, and study material prep.
• Reviews and annotates Hebrew SeniorLife clinical notes using study guidelines.
• Completes training and calibration; flags ambiguous cases for review.
• Performs QA checks on annotated notes and datasets; documents discrepancies.
• Maintains records of annotation decisions and procedures; assists with reports and analyses.

Skills

Results Orientation

Customer Service Orientation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Tools

Annotation tools

Electronic health records

Databases

Job description

Job Description:I. Position SummaryUnder 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.II. Core CompetenciesResults 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.III. Position ResponsibilitiesSupports 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.IV. QualificationsB.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.V. Physical RequirementsOn file with Occupational HealthRemote Type:HybridSalary Range:$21.24 - $31.86