Research Assistant I, Surgical Oncology
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
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
The Division of Surgical Oncology seeks a Research Assistant I (RA I) to support clinical outcomes and health services research across multiple surgical oncology programs. The RA I will work closely with faculty investigators database managers and biostatisticians to support the day-to-day conduct of research studies including data collection regulatory compliance and study coordination.*** To ensure your application is properly tracked please submit all materials through our formal portal rather than via direct email to the hiring manager.***
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Support data collection and abstraction for IRB-approved clinical outcomes and health services research studies
- Abstract clinical data from the electronic health record and other institutional sources following standardized protocols
- Enter and maintain data in research databases (e.g. REDCap) ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Assist with study start-up activities including IRB submissions amendments and continuing reviews
- Maintain regulatory documents study files and required approvals in compliance with institutional policies
- Coordinate with faculty investigators trainees and research staff to support study timelines and deliverables
- Assist with preparation of abstracts manuscripts presentations and grant materials as needed
- Track study metrics enrollment and data completeness across projects
- Participate in quality assurance activities including data audits and validation checks
- Support multidisciplinary research meetings and project coordination efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required; degree in a health biological or social science field preferred.
- Experience: 0-1 yrs in clinical or health services research preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical data abstraction
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic medical center or healthcare setting
- Familiarity with REDCap or similar research database platforms
- Experience with IRB processes and human subjects research
- Interest in surgical oncology outcomes research or health services research
- Prior experience supporting peer-reviewed research projects
Work Environment
This position is embedded within a collaborative Division of Surgical Oncology and provides exposure to multidisciplinary cancer research mentorship from faculty investigators and opportunities for professional development in clinical research.
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Pay Range
$20.16 - $29.01/HourlyGrade
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.