Senior Research Assistant, Center for Surgery and Public Health

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

3d•$53,851 - $82,014•Hybrid

About The Position

Established in 2005 as a joint initiative of Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), The Center for Surgery and Public Health (CSPH) has been at the forefront of public health research of surgical care delivery within and throughout our nation’s healthcare system. Utilizing innovative research methodologies grounded in clinical reality, we have developed surgical safety checklists, created a national agenda for surgical disparities research, and launched the pioneering work of rising stars in surgical health services research. We are advancing the science of surgical care delivery by studying effectiveness, quality, equity, and value at the population level and training the most gifted of a new generation of physician-scientists. Together our efforts are making surgery safer, more patient-centered and more accessible in the U.S. and around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Science required
relevant research and data management experience 3-5 years 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

Experience supporting human subjects research, qualitative research methods, and REDCap preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
Coordinate facilitated group meetings with participating sites, including scheduling, communications, materials, logistics, and follow-up.
Recruit, screen, and consent study participants across clinical settings.
Collect, manage, and maintain accurate and confidential research data and participant records using REDCap.
Perform data entry, basic quantitative analyses, and routine reporting.
Conduct qualitative coding
Maintain regulatory documents and IRB as needed.
Assist with drafting annual progress reports and other study documentation
Collaborate effectively with investigators, research staff, and institutional partners
Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential study files and records in accordance with applicable policies and ethical research standards.
All other duties as assigned.