Research Assistant, Public Health & Drug Safety

Point32Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employer-paid life and disability保险

Tuition program

Well-being benefits

Full suite of benefits for career and财

Job summary

Point32Health is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) group within HPHCI and Harvard Medical School’s Department of Population Medicine (DPM). The role supports drug safety and effectiveness research projects, coordinating with internal teams to keep studies moving forward.

The candidate will handle administrative tasks, data management, and meeting coordination, with emphasis on clear communication and organization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of related experience in health care, research, or academic environment preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to collaborate, prioritize work, operate under tight deadlines, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate independently and with good judgment.
• Resilient, collaborative, flexible, innovative.

Responsibilities

• Support research studies by performing day-to-day administrative tasks; assist with proposal preparation, grant submissions, data collection and management, and creation and maintenance of project databases.
• Support meeting preparation: set up teleconferences and webinars, send invitations, track responses, solicit and distribute agenda items, create slide decks, provide technical support, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Assist with timeline coordination and deliverable preparation, including protocols, research plans, and final reports.
• Work on special projects, as needed.
• Perform out-of-the-box thinking, collaborate with others, and make a difference every day!
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Time management

Prioritization

Independence

Resilience

Adaptability

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Point32Health is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) group within HPHCI and Harvard Medical School’s Department of Population Medicine (DPM). The role supports drug safety and effectiveness research projects, coordinating with internal teams to keep studies moving forward.

The candidate will handle administrative tasks, data management, and meeting coordination, with emphasis on clear communication and organization.