Research Assistant II - Koo Laboratory
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The Department of Medicine's Infectious Disease Division is seeking a 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.
Job description
Job Summary
The Department of Medicine's Infectious Disease Division is seeking a 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Science required (experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
- Relevant research and data management experience: 1-2 years required
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.