Research Assistant

Overview Assists in the development of research proposals, implementation of research designs (e.g., data collection, data entry/summary) and the preparation of reports under the close supervision of research project staff. Works under direct supervision. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer‑matched 401k retirement saving program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits What You Will Do Conduct literature searches (including computerized searches), retrieve articles, review for appropriateness/relevancy of content, and prepare literature review summary, as directed. Assist researcher in the development of primary data collection instruments (e.g., interview protocols, patient questionnaires) by reviewing instruments used in related studies, identifying standardized and validated questions, organizing questions into logical groups, etc. Contact subjects to solicit cooperation by providing information and answering questions about protocol process. Collect data through subject interviews (including in‑person, telephone and e‑mail interviews) using standardized questionnaires/other tools, through abstracting data from records or through published sources, as directed. Enter data into appropriate databases. Prepare tables, charts and graphs for inclusion in reports. Prepare reference lists of the literature reviewed over the course of a project for inclusion in reports, papers and other documents describing the project and its results. Track project budget expenditures (e.g., expenditures on books, expert panel travel costs, consultant fees) under the direction of the project manager. Perform general office duties (i.e., filing, photocopying, taking minutes of meetings, coordinating conference/meeting logistics). Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in healthcare, social service, social sciences or related discipline preferred Work Experience: Excellent oral communication and organizational skills required Proficient with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet/chart/graph/database preparation. (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) required Minimum of one year of related experience in a health or policy research setting preferred Some experience conducting in‑person and telephone interviews, and/or focus groups preferred Pay Range USD $17.49 - $21.80 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr VNS Health