Research Assistant II - Koo Laboratory

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Infectious Disease Division at The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant II to support epidemiological studies and population-based research, not related to trials or labs. This role also assists with reporting and developing new proposals, and will train and orient staff.

The position emphasizes data collection, management, analysis, and reporting; cohort management; and outreach communications with subjects, plus preparation of progress reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science required.
• 1–2 years of relevant research and data management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Intermediate computer literacy with database tools.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, management, manipulation, analysis and reporting.
• Study cohort management.
• Outreach communication with subjects, mailings and follow-ups.
• Prepare progress reports with basic statistics.
• Assist development of future research proposals and train staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Database tools

Data management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's 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

The Department of Medicine's Infectious Disease Division is seeking an Research Assistant II to provide assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research not related to clinical trials or laboratory. Will also assist with reporting and developing new research proposals-trains and orients staff.

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 20 Shattuck Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly

Grade 6

Benefits and Compensation

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EEO Statement

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