Research Assistant I Sleep Medicine

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Research Assistant to support investigators in Sleep Medicine Epidemiology and related divisions at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. You will assist with data collection, participant screening, consent/regulatory tasks, and study documentation while coordinating study visits and data entry.

The role offers a hybrid schedule at 221 Longwood Avenue, with a 40-hour work week and a pay range of $21.00–$29.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• Data collection, management and reporting for multiple studies.
• Coordinate study activities including scheduling visits and data entry.
• Assist with outreach and participant communications as part of study operations.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, management, manipulation, analysis and reporting for studies.
• Study cohort management and scheduling participant visits.
• Outreach communication with subjects and follow-up on mailings; obtain required documents.
• Support epidemiological and population-based research activities.

Skills

Data collection

Data management

Study coordination

Participant follow-up

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

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

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

The Research Assistant (RA) will support various projects within the Program in Sleep Medicine Epidemiology and Sleep and Cardiovascular Medicine within the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The RA will work under the general supervision of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator, and following established policies and procedures for research studies, will assist with a variety of activities: recruiting and evaluating eligibility of individuals for participation in research and clinical trials of sleep disorders; obtaining informed consent, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met; collecting and organizing subject data; scheduling participants for study visits, performing clinical research tests; assists with data processing and helps maintain databases and performs data entry; assists with communications to study participants and investigators.

• Bachelor Degree Required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 221 Longwood Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly Grade 5

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.

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