"Research Assistant"

Research Assistant

1459

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Description

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.

• 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

Requirements

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
• Work requires the ability to travel by car

Compensation

Hiring Range: $40 per hour

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

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