Research Assistant II

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. provides assistance on epidemiological studies and population-based research not related to clinical trials or laboratory. The role involves reporting, training staff, and helping develop new research proposals.

Responsibilities include data collection and management, cohort oversight, mailings to subjects, and preparing progress reports with basic statistics. Experience in research and data systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• 1–2 years of relevant research and data management experience.
• Experience may substitute for degree in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Study cohort management.
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
• Assists with preparing progress reports with basic prescriptive statistics.
• Gathers information to aid in the development of future research proposals.
• Trains and orients new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Data management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

Data management tools

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

Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research not related to clinical trials or laboratory. Assists with reporting and developing new research proposals—trains and orients staff 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.
• Assists with preparing progress reports with basic prescriptive statistics.
• Gathers information to aid in the development of future research proposals.
• Trains and orients new staff.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Science required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Experience Relevant research and data management experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Intermediate computer literacy including database tools.
• Knowledge of data management programs.
• Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism, and work more independently.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly Grade 6

EEO Statement:

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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