Research Assistant II, The Center for Surgery and Public Health

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Assistant II will support two concurrent, patient-centered research studies. This role involves participant recruitment, consent, and active engagement in technology-enabled interventions designed to improve surgical care delivery and outcomes. Effort will be divided across both projects. The first study seeks to reduce attrition in lung cancer screening programs by piloting a novel patient-centered intervention. Participants record personalized video reminders during their initial visit which are later delivered to encourage follow-up screening. The second study seeks to address recovery challenges for patients undergoing colorectal surgery through a web-based intervention. The RA will administer and track patient assessments, conduct follow-up communications, and assist with digital educational content. The Research Assistant may contribute to additional studies or initiatives as they develop, supporting the broader research mission of the team. The Research Assistant II will support two research divisions within Mass General Brigham (MGB). This role involves participating in qualitative and quantitative research activities, maintaining study data and regulatory documentation, and ensuring that project milestones and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. For this hybrid role, the candidate must be available to work in-person multiple days per week at clinical and non-clinical sites in Boston. 50% effort will support a variety of new and ongoing projects for the Patient-Reported Outcomes, Value, and Experience (PROVE) Center. 50% effort will support research projects within the Division of Thoracic Surgery. The Research Assistant II will be responsible for ensuring adherence to strict Internal Revenue Board (IRB) human subjects research regulations. The Research Assistant may contribute to additional studies or initiatives as they develop, supporting the broader research mission of the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required for working with the study participants.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort with digital research tools.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent studies.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Professionalism and respect for patient needs, confidentiality, and ethical research conduct.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of research or clinical experience preferred.
Experience supporting human subjects research, recruiting and consenting patients, and knowledge of data management programs (such as REDCap) preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and approach eligible patients for a lung cancer screening study.
Facilitate consent for study participants.
Assist with video recording for a patient-centered intervention.
Support participant engagement and follow-up tracking for the lung cancer screening study.
Administer and track patient assessments for a colorectal surgery study.
Conduct follow-up communications for the colorectal surgery study.
Assist with digital educational content for the colorectal surgery study.
Recruit and evaluate subjects for studies.
Collect and organize patient data.
Educate patients about patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
Administer PROMs to patients in a clinical setting.
Schedule subjects for study visits.
Maintain and update data generated by the study.
Screen and consent patients for thoracic surgery research projects.
Collect and ship specimens for thoracic surgery research projects.
Perform frequent data entry into specialized programs including REDCap, OnCore, and EPIC.
Conduct research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
Recruit, screen, and consent study participants across clinical settings.
Conduct patient interviews (in-person or by telephone).
Collect and ship biological samples from study participants.
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, maintaining regular communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
Collect, manage, and maintain accurate and confidential research data and participant records.
Coordinate logistics and materials required for study execution.
Collaborate with study teams across multiple sites.
Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential study files and records in accordance with applicable policies, regulations, and ethical research standards.
All other duties as assigned.