Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment Research Assistant I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY DK

Site: 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.

 

Education:
Bachelor's Degree Science required

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)

Preferred:

-College degree in psychology, neuroscience, pre-med, or other related field.

-Applicants with 1+ year of experience post graduation from a Bachelor's degree will be considered for Research Assistant 2 position.

-Experience in performing cognitive testing and administering behavioral questionnaires in a research or clinical setting, preferably in elderly subjects or patients.

-Ability to work well independently, prioritizing work according to and within established study protocols.

-Ability to learn quickly, with a strong history of taking initiative and motivation for Alzheimer's disease research.

-Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interact with a variety of people in person and on the telephone. Must be able to relate well with participants, caregivers, physicians/investigators, and administrators.

-Ability to work under stress; the clinical research setting is a very busy and demanding environment.

 

Onsite

 

60 Fenwood Road

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$ - $29.01/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.

 

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)-282-7642.

 

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