Research Assistant, Pediatrics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Participate in and oversee the administrative components of CHEER programs and grants.

• Engage with program participants, researchers, student research assistants, and research personnel.

• Assist in recruiting participants and coordinating meeting schedules.

• Administer surveys and create, organize, and maintain program documents.

• Input and update data, manage databases, and generate reports.

• Maintain communication with participating sites to ensure accurate and timely data collection.

• Organize files for participating sites.

• Aid in documenting financial and budget requirements for grants.

• Support the preparation of data and other reporting documents.

• Manage program records and communication needs.

• Assist in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis.

• Create and edit multimedia content, including short video clips, training videos, and digital resources.

• Help in developing, scheduling, and publishing content for social media, including calendars, graphics, text, and platform postings.

• Assist in data collection and provide updates on progress.

• Schedule meetings with participants and conduct reminder communications.

• Review data collection forms and verify the accuracy and timeliness of junior staff data entry.

• Provide technical support to junior staff members.

• Conduct literature searches.

• Assist researchers with the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and research materials.

• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and educational activities.

• Perform office-related duties such as answering phones, managing email accounts, handling mail and faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, ordering supplies, and maintaining policy manuals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required by the time of hire.

• A major in a field related to the research is highly preferred.

• A minimum of one to two years of experience in the public health field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in recruiting subjects, with an understanding of ethical and technical research conduct.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with a diverse range of social, racial, and ethnic groups.

• Strong organizational skills to efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform basic data management tasks, including coding, data entry, data cleaning, and retrieval.

• Capability to conduct basic data analysis and reporting using words, numbers, and graphics.

• Experience in creating and managing social media content across various platforms.

• Proficiency in graphic design and multimedia tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience in editing short-form videos and creating educational or training videos for digital audiences.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills in Spanish are preferred.

• Experience with statistical analysis tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs.

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Continuous training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• Chance to participate in innovative biomedical research projects.

• Pharmacy benefits.

• Discretionary annual bonuses.

• Merit-based salary increases.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• 403(b) retirement savings matches.

• Paid time off.

• Resources to support employee and family well-being.