Research Assistant

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Boston, MA

28d • $40 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing seeks a Research Assistant to work with Dr. Bozkurt to
coordinate the daily operations of research studies. This is a temporary role
scheduled to work 18 hours per week for 18 weeks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in nursing, healthcare, or a related field)
• Experience in clinical nursing and/or research
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with participants
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adhere to research protocols
• Willingness to travel to data collection sites as required
• Completion of CITI training
• Basic proficiency in research tools (e.g., surveys, interview guides, Microsoft Excel)
• A valid, unrestricted MA driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Prior experience in data collection, research, or healthcare education
• Familiarity with ethical research guidelines and HIPAA compliance

Responsibilities

• Travel to UMass Memorial Medical Center to collect data from nurses
• Ensure accurate documentation and secure handling of research data
• Maintain compliance with IRB-approved study protocols and ethical guidelines
• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up as needed
• Support data entry, cleaning, and organization for statistical analysis
• Contribute to manuscript writing, reports, and summary papers for journal submission, if required
• Perform additional research-related tasks as assigned
• Attend weekly or biweekly project meetings and provide updates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees