Research Assistant I, 40 Hours, Women's Health

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Division of Women's Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to primarily support a Principal Investigator with ongoing research projects based in South Africa. This position is based in Boston, does not generally include international travel and is for up to 40 hours per week.

Examples of projects include:

Engagement of migrant men in healthcare

Developing a communication strategy to improve HPV vaccine uptake among children

Testing the effectiveness of a differentiated service delivery intervention for people with gaps in HIV care

The RA will need to function well in both independent and team settings. They will be expected to ensure that no tasks fall through the cracks, anticipate issues to the best of his/her ability, and be extremely organized. The Principal Investigators will depend heavily on the RA to ensure that projects are not held up for reasons within our control. They must be able to juggle many tasks at once, be able to see tasks to completion, and overcome any administrative delays or barriers. They are expected to be a proactive member of the entire Division of Women's Health team and a key problem-solver.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate aspects of data collection and data management, working closely -with domestic and international collaborators
• Assist with project-related administrative tasks
• Conduct literature reviews and assist in the preparation of presentations and drafting and submission of publications
• Aid in the preparation of documents for IRB submissions
• Assist in analyses of qualitative data (coding and analysis)
• Help prepare grant applications
• Organize group meetings, including setting up conference calls and taking minutes
• Assist in quantitative data entry, analysis, and presentation in abstracts, posters and manuscripts

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree is required. This is a perfect job for a person considering a career in the health professions.
• Previous research experience, ideally in the health care field.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Ability to work well with collaborators across a range of roles, countries and cultures
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Must have experience with literature reviews
• Capacity to organize and manipulate large amounts of data
• Interest in research, public health, global health, health policy, economics, and/or medicine
• Excellent English language (spoken and written) skills
• Familiarity with statistical programming software is a plus
• Prior experience with IRB submissions or grant writing is desirable

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

1620 Tremont Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.