Research Assistant

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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
Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned.


Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

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.


-Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy, including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Cardiovascular Research Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Research Laboratory Technician I to join a dynamic basic and translational research program focused on the role of non-coding RNAs in cardiovascular disease, including cardiac or limb ischemia / remodeling, angiogenesis, fibrosis, vascular biology, and heart failure. For more information, please see Dr. Mark Feinberg's laboratory website:

The successful candidate will work closely with principal investigators, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff to support ongoing laboratory studies utilizing mouse models, molecular biology techniques, and cell-based experimental systems. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research, medicine, or graduate studies.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade
5

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EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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