Research Assistant II

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,527,000 - 113,038,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Assistant II (RA II) at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. will work with the Osher Center for Integrative Health to coordinate multiple projects evaluating integrative therapies.

You will assist with study protocols, recruit and screen participants, obtain informed consent, enroll subjects, collect and manage data, and help prepare manuscripts under supervision. The role supports a hybrid work arrangement at the Osher Center in the Division of Preventive Medicine, with

Qualifications

• Assists with epidemiological studies and population-based research.
• Develops and reports on new research proposals; trains staff and/or orientates team.
• No patient care requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, management, manipulation, analysis and reporting.
• Study cohort management and communications with subjects.
• Prepare progress reports with basic statistics and data summaries.
• Gather information to aid in future research proposals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Database tools

Data management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

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

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

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