Project Research Associate

UnitedHealth Group•Auburndale, MA

4d•$49,700 - $88,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Research Associate works as part of research teams to support operational aspects of commercially funded epidemiology studies and federally funded projects. The role provides administrative and project-specific support to epidemiologists and project managers, including document preparation, research and project coordination, study approval materials, data collection activities, vendor coordination, and records management. The position also provides on-site administrative support to Epidemiology staff in the Auburndale, Massachusetts office 1–3 days per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of work experience in an administrative, research/lab, or project support role.
Ability to work in the Auburndale, Massachusetts office 1–3 days per week.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of work experience in an administrative, research/lab, or project support role.
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, public health, life sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related science field.
Experience formatting materials for reports, tables, and presentations supporting projects and clients.
Experience with medical records, surveys, and/or health claims data.
Interest in epidemiology, drug safety, public health, and/or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and project-specific operational support to Epidemiologists and Project Managers across multiple research studies, including scheduling meetings, recording minutes, and conducting literature searches.
Format department documents and project deliverables, including tables, figures, reports, manuscripts, presentations, and scientific conference abstracts and posters.
Prepare and distribute documents for review and signature by department staff and project team members.
Prepare materials for Institutional Review Board, National Death Index, and internal health plan approval.
Follow department standard operating procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable federal regulations.
Assist fellow Research Associate team members as needed.
Monitor third-party consultants and vendors to help ensure project activities are completed according to milestones.
Develop study-specific third-party vendor training materials and facilitate trainings.
Plan, organize, and monitor data collection for assigned medical record or survey research activities.
Maintain and communicate project timelines and status reports with internal project team members, vendors, and external consultants.
Organize, maintain, handle, and archive sensitive and protected information.
Regularly archive project emails and study documentation.
Assist with internal and external audit preparation and support.
Provide on-site administrative support to Epidemiology staff in the Auburndale, Massachusetts office 1–3 days per week, including booking conference rooms, preparing for on-site meetings, supporting visitors, ordering supplies and equipment, distributing mail, and supporting records retention.