Research Assistant
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite applicants to join us.
About the role
Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Science required (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
- New grad with some relevant coursework; 0-1 year of experience preferred.
Skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy, including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.
Physical Requirements
- Standing: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting: Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling): Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)
Schedule
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
- Employee Type: Regular
- Remote Type: Hybrid
- Work Location: 75 Francis Street
Pay
Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly (Grade 5). At Mass General Brigham, base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. Offers may include comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.