Research Assistant

Point32Health • Boston, MA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) group within HPHCI and Harvard Medical School’s Department of Population Medicine. TIDE focuses on large, complex research initiatives using electronic health data to support national public health activities. The group's mission is to improve healthcare delivery and population health through research and education, in partnership with health plans, delivery systems, and public health agencies. The Research Assistant will support research projects, primarily focused on drug safety and effectiveness, under the direction of a TIDE Project Manager. This role requires excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal team members and a strong interest in public health research.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience in a health care, research, or academic environment preferred.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, including setting up teleconferences and webinars, sending invitations, tracking responses, soliciting and distributing agenda items, creating slide decks, providing technical support, preparing meeting minutes, and following 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED