Research Assistant

Summary

Under general direction, assists the senior research assistant or other research investigators by performing moderately complex research and experimentation following established protocols; performs routine lab and equipment maintenance, such as cleaning glassware, counter tops, and equipment; sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and may perform independent research or performs various clerical and editorial duties; compiles, processes and analyzes data; performs supervisory and training duties.

Responsibilities

• Conducting phone interviews in Spanish and English with research study participants.
• Carrying out literature searches and preparing bibliographies for scholarly papers.
• Creating tables and graphs.
• Creating presentations.
• Tracking and reporting data collection efforts.
• Maintaining content on Center website.
• Supporting grant proposal submissions.
• Performing some administrative tasks such as general office support and helping with preparations for large research meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA required, preferably in the social sciences.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail;
• Bilingual Spanish skills;
• Strong writing, typing, and editing skills are required.

Other Information

Education/Training: BA required, preferably in the social sciences
Work Experience: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail; bilingual Spanish skills; strong writing, typing, and editing skills are required
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Pay

$20 per hour

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

About the Organization

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Strategic Plan

Cambridge Health Alliance has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

Application Instructions

Cambridge Health Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.