Senior Research Assistant
VSI | Spine Solutions · Reston, VA · 3 mo ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Aid in the design, planning, and execution of research studies or experiments.
- Collect, organize, and maintain quantitative and qualitative research data.
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings to support research objectives.
- Analyze data using statistical or qualitative analysis tools.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and research summaries.
- Support the preparation of manuscripts and publications.
- Ensure research activities follow ethical standards, institutional policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Manage research documentation, databases, and study records.
- Cook up project timelines and research activities with team members.
- Supervise or mentor junior research assistants, interns, or students.
- Assist with participant recruitment and data collection where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public health, biology, psychology, economics, engineering, etc.).
- 1-3 years of research experience or equivalent experience in a research environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple research tasks and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on research projects.
- Experience with research ethics protocols (IRB or equivalent).
- Prior experience supervising or training research staff.
- Publication or contribution to academic or industry research outputs.