Senior research assistant, center for surgery and public health

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Job Summary

Established in 2005 as a joint initiative of Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), The Center for Surgery and Public Health (CSPH) has been at the forefront of public health research of surgical care delivery within and throughout our nation’s healthcare system. Utilizing innovative research methodologies grounded in clinical reality, we have developed surgical safety checklists, created a national agenda for surgical disparities research, and launched the pioneering work of rising stars in surgical health services research.

We are advancing the science of surgical care delivery by studying effectiveness, quality, equity, and value at the population level and training the most gifted of a new generation of physician-scientists. Together our efforts are making surgery safer, more patient-centered and more accessible in the U.S. and around the world.

Qualifications

The Senior Research Assistant will support a 5-year NIH-funded R01 study which aims to identify best practices across multiple state trauma systems and identify opportunities to achieve optimal patient outcomes in trauma care at the system-level. They will conduct qualitative coding, provide general project administration, and maintain quality communication within the team to ensure that project milestones and deliverables are completed accurately an on schedule. The role will also support Delphi recruitment and organizing in-person meeting logistics. The Research Assistant may contribute to additional studies or initiatives as they develop, supporting the broader research mission of the team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
• Coordinate facilitated group meetings with participating sites, including scheduling, communications, materials, logistics, and follow-up.
• Recruit, screen, and consent study participants across clinical settings.
• Collect, manage, and maintain accurate and confidential research data and participant records using REDCap.
• Perform data entry, basic quantitative analyses, and routine reporting.
• Conduct qualitative coding.
• Maintain regulatory documents and IRB as needed.
• Assist with drafting annual progress reports and other study documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with investigators, research staff, and institutional partners.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential study files and records in accordance with applicable policies and ethical research standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required for working with the study participants.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort with digital research tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent studies.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Professionalism and respect for patient needs, confidentiality, and ethical research conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Experience

relevant research and data management experience 3-5 years required

Experience supporting human subjects research, qualitative research methods, and REDCap preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 28

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$53851.00 - $82,014.40/Annual

Grade: 6

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EEO Statement:

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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