Research Associate II

Hebrew SeniorLife • Boston, MA

181d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Frailty Research Program is to advance care of older adults with frailty by generating high-quality novel evidence, training future clinicians and researchers, and changing healthcare systems and policy. We are seeking a research associate to join a core team conducting research innovative clinical interventions and leveraging large databases. A competitive candidate will be a self-motivated, independent individual with a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience who has strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Candidates who are willing to commit at least 2 years are preferred.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline, 5 - 8 years of related experience or M.A./ M.S. degree in a scientific discipline, 2 - 5 years of related experience
• Must have basic computer skills i.e. Be able to effectively use a Windows platform '98' or higher, an Internet search program, an e-mail program and MS Word
• Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual
• Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor
• Superb organizational skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Must be creative and proactive yet disciplined, discriminating and able to streamline work volume
• Ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Motivated to learn and flexible to change

Responsibilities

• Prepare research protocols, IRB applications/correspondence, study instruments (e.g., surveys), study databases (e.g., REDCap), and data documentation
• Gather research data by conducting interviews with research participants and medical records review
• Perform data entry, management, and analysis
• Review medical literature and participate in scientific writing
• Contribute to project process within his/her scientific discipline
• Investigate, create and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement
• Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
• Participate in scientific conferences and make contributions to scientific journals
• Identify patentable inventions
• Use professional concepts in accordance with organization objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment on significant research project matters
• Complete special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree