Research Assistant I

Research Assistant I The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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0 Somerville, MA Job Details Full-time $29.01 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Computer literacy

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting. Study cohort management. Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents. Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Science required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal and communication skills. Careful attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks. Computer literacy, including database tools. Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs

• 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs
• 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision•Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision•Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $The Channing Division of Network Medicine (CDNM) seeks an entry level Research Associate I (RAI) to perform laboratory work and office duties associated with the Cohorts Biorepository under direct supervision of the Research Lab Manager.

This employee will conduct various operational aspects of longitudinal health studies, the Nurses' Health Studies (NHS). These operational responsibilities will largely include questionnaire validation, follow-up, and tissue sample collection/inventory. Specifically, this employee will obtain consent from study participants to collect/use their medical records and pathology specimens, make sample requests from hospital pathology/radiology departments, and work directly with pathologists and study personnel in research laboratories. This individual will also maintain the database (LIMS) and tracking system (UNIX) with information on participant responses, hospital responses, collection status, and sample use. The RAI will maintain files of correspondences and participant records. This individual will also be responsible for validating responses to bi-annual questionnaires. The CDNM is a research division within the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). The Chronic Disease Epidemiology unit, one of three units within CDNM, includes several of the largest, most intensively studied, longitudinal cohorts in the world, including the Nurses' Health Study (NHS), NHS2, NHS3, and the Growing Up Today Study. Epidemiology of a broad range of complex chronic diseases is the focus these cohorts, using a variety of traditional and novel approaches, including questionnaire-based measures, genomics, metabolomics, and molecular pathoepidemiology.

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01/Hourly Grade 5 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857

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