• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4027218
  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

  This individual is a research assistant (RA) who will work with a cutting-edge research and clinical team in the Green lab in the areas of public and community engagement in relation to biomedical sciences. The RA will play an integral role in supporting the bioethical research and research team. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized and detail oriented, possess excellent writing, communication, and research skills, and be highly proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidates who intend to apply to medical school, doctoral programs or similar pursuits within two years are encouraged to apply.

  
  

  Qualifications

  1. Overall:
  • Perform administrative and coordinating duties for innovative NIH-funded research projects.
  • Enter research and clinical data into secure databases.
  • Help maintain organization of research and clinical records.
  • Assist project managers by preparing and distributing meeting materials/handouts.
  • Assist project managers in the development of research materials such as grant applications and surveys.
  • Conduct internet and library research and construct well-written summaries.
  • Assist director and project managers with upkeep of Endnote library and journal and impact factor tracking.
  • Assist director and project managers with manuscript and abstract preparation, submission, and publication tracking.
  • Assist project managers with study poster and presentation design.
  • Assist with scheduling virtual and in-person meetings, often across multiple time zones.
  • Assist project managers with audiovisual technology at meetings.

  2. Clinical duties and responsibilities:
  • Assist the clinical team with narrative review and scheduling.
  • Assist with clinic administrative duties and oversight as needed.

  3. Project-specific duties and responsibilities:
  • Screen, summarize, synthesize, and analyze data from related research.
  • Maintain detailed and organized data spreadsheets of collected data for use in publications, posters, and presentations.
  • Provide selected data and analysis on request for study collaborators and help to determine which sources of data are a fit for research questions.
  • Attend regular study meetings and report back to the team.
  • Be responsible for all other organizational and administrative tasks related to our research participants, keeping the Project Manager informed of any issues or challenges, and study successes.
  • Assist Project Manager by preparing and distributing meeting materials/handouts and taking meeting minutes.
  • Assist with proofreading and developing documents (protocols, consent forms, surveys, etc.).

  4. Media:
  • Attend regular team media calls and take minutes.
  • Assist with developing and revising website content.
  • As instructed by the genetic counselor/PI, reach out to patients and research participants for media contact.
  • Present website, blog, and newsletter analytics for team review and propose and execute revisions to media strategies.

  5. Development:
  • Attend regular team development calls and take minutes.
  • Create written and visual materials highlighting opportunities for philanthropy.
  • Assist with distributing research program updates and donation requests annually.
  

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  • Bachelors Degree Required, Master’s degree in bioethics, medical sciences, or philosophy preferred
  • Training or experience in a clinical or clinical research setting preferred

  • High degree of computer literacy: MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Sound interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking
  • Ability to demonstrate high degree of professionalism
  • Maturity and confidence in interacting with participants and research collaborators
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines
  • Ability to identify problems and develop solutions
  • Ability to take initiative and capable of multi-tasking
  

  
  

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  
  

  Work Location

  77 Avenue Louis Pasteur

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  0

  
  

  Employee Type

  Per Diem

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  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 (857)-282-7642.

  
  

  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.

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