GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Speech and Feeding Disorders lab at the MGH Institute of Health Professions is looking for a research assistant to help with a study investigating the effects of neurologic disease on speech and chewing as well as on other studies that are ongoing in the lab. This individual will primarily process and enter data but will also assist with data collections and scheduling of research subjects as well as other researchrelated office tasks as needed.
This is a 20 hour/week position. The RA will work with the study coordinator to develop a schedule during regular business hours (MF 9:00am5:30pm). The Speech and Feeding Disorder Lab is located at the MGH Institute of Health Professions campus in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Processes study data using specialized software (training will be provided)
Helps prepare for research study data collection sessions including setting up equipment preparing study paperwork etc.
Organizes study paperwork and enters data into study database
Other researchrelated office tasks as needed
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel and Word.
Willing and able to learn new software applications as needed (training will be provided)
Strong attention to detail
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other lab members is essential.
EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required
Bachelors degree strongly preferred. This is an ideal position for a recent college graduate in a gap year between graduation and eventual graduate studies to gain research experience.
EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required
Experience working with children and/or persons with disabilities is ideal but not required.