Research Assistant II

massgeneralbrigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant II to be based in the Osher Center's Mind-Body-Movement Laboratory.

You will assist in coordinating multiple projects evaluating integrative therapies (e.g., Tai Chi, yoga, acupuncture) across diverse populations, under the Project Manager and Director. Responsibilities include protocol finalization, IRB communication, patient recruitment, data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation, with supervision across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• 1–2 years of relevant research and data management experience.

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

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Database skills

Data management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant II (RA II), to be based in the Osher Center's Mind-Body-Movement Laboratory, will work directly with the Project Manager and Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health to advance the Center by performing a variety of tasks. The Center is based in the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The role of the RA II is to manage and contribute to the coordination of multiple projects related to the scientific evaluation of a range of integrative therapies (e.g. Tai Chi, yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic) targeting multiple populations (e.g., older adults, mild cognitive impairment, chronic pain). Specific tasks will include working with a Project Manager to finalize study protocols, oversee communications with IRBs, recruit patients, administer phone screens, administer informed consent, enroll patients, perform data collection, interpretation, and manuscript preparation, and manage the experience of subjects throughout a study.

Qualifications

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.

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 Hybrid

Work Location 399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$24.28 - $39.43/Hourly

Grade 6

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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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