Research Assistant I Roslindale Per Diem

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Research Assistant I to support multiple research projects by collecting and managing data, reviewing Hebrew SeniorLife clinical notes, and annotating information according to study guidelines. This role collaborates with investigators to ensure accurate, consistent research data and supports project objectives.

The successful candidate will have a B.S. degree in a scientific field, 2–3 years of lab experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to apply

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in scientific discipline, 2-3 years of related laboratory experience.
• Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to apply standardized guidelines consistently.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S. degree in scientific discipline

Tools

Annotation tools

Databases

Electronic health records

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

Remote Type: Hybrid Salary Range: $21.24 - $31.86

Welcome to Hebrew SeniorLife Careers! For All You Can Be At Hebrew SeniorLife, you’ll set the highest standard as part of our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, you’ll make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they will make a difference in yours. These life-changing connections will give your work meaning and fuel your desire to be all that you can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here you’ll be supported to always keep growing. And as you do, so will our collective impact.