Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) group within HPHCI and Harvard Medical School's Department of Population Medicine (DPM) as a Research Assistant. TIDE is the home of several large, complex, multi-institutional research initiatives based within health systems using electronic health data that support major national public health activities. Our mission is to improve health care delivery and population health through research and education, in partnership with health plans, delivery systems, and public health agencies. The Research Assistant will work under the direction of a TIDE Project Manager and perform administrative and other activities to facilitate research projects, primarily focused on drug safety and effectiveness. This position requires excellent communication skills for close collaboration with internal team members and is an ideal match for a candidate with a deep interest in public health research.

Key Responsibilities/Duties – What You Will Be Doing

• Support research studies by performing day-to-day administrative tasks; assist with proposal preparation, grant submissions, data collection and management, and creation and maintenance of project databases.
• Support meeting preparation: set up teleconferences and webinars, send invitations, track responses, solicit and distribute agenda items, create slide decks, provide technical support, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Assist with timeline coordination and deliverable preparation, including protocols, research plans, and final reports.
• Work on special projects, as needed.
• Perform out-of-the-box thinking, collaborate with others, and make a difference every day!
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications – What You Need to Perform the Job

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year with related experience in a health care, research, or academic environment preferred.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others, prioritize work, operate under tight deadlines, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate independently and with good judgment.
• Resilient, collaborative, flexible, innovative

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required.
• Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.
• May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.

Salary Range $20.76 -$31.14

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position represents a range of salaries for this role and similar roles across the organization. The actual salary for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope and complexity of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; as well as internal equity. As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition program
• Well-being benefits
• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health

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