Research Assistant II

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Working under the direction of the Research Manager, Division Chief, and faculty of the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, the Research Assistant is responsible for the daily organization, coordination, and conduct of activities related to studies of the safe and effective use of medications in a variety of contexts. The majority of research in the division is neither clinical nor bench science, and is conducted in an office setting. Please see division website for more information on faculty and research topics: Qualifications Responsibilities: The Research Assistant II will take a more independent and active role in selected projects. They will collaborate closely with the principal investigator and provide guidance to their junior colleagues. The RA II will focus on adopting and improving new skills like application of statistical software for data analysis, project management, scientific writing and presentation. Training and providing support to new staff members (joining the Division in Research Assistant I capacity) becomes an important responsibility of a Research Assistant II. Education Bachelor's Degree Science required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience BA/BS required. Completion of at least 1 year in a Research Assistant I capacity (or equivalent) is required. Ability to manage multiple priorities and leadership skills are a must. Competency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint is required; familiarity with MS Access preferred. Prior social science or medical research experience is preferred, and epidemiology and/or biostatistics exposure is a plus. A strong applicant will display the ability to communicate with multiple levels of staff and work effectively with others in a team environment. 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. 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