What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant I Non-Lab position at Harvard School of Dental Medicine?
Job Summary: The Elani Lab is seeking an organized and energetic RA to assist with our health services research projects examining the impact of health policies on disparities in oral health. The RA will be primarily responsible for data collection, and organization and reporting of data.
Position Description:
1. Following established protocols and project requirements, collects and organizes project data by phone and various online methods.
2. Responsible for data validation, maintenance, and the implementation of study protocols.
3. Reports experiment results to team members using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
4. Makes periodic reports and quality checks of project status to supervisor or other research team personnel.
5. Performs clerical duties incidental to research tasks.
6. May perform related project maintenance such as maintaining and managing project files and details.
7. Manage logistical aspects of the project; compliance with budgetary and reporting requirements; compliance with IRB.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. 1 year of experience preferred, but not required.
3. Experience with Microsoft programs including Word & Excel.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience working with study participants and data collection is preferred.
2. Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to work independently.
Working Conditions :
1. Office Setting
2. Fully In-Person (Hybrid option may be available)
3. PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year with the possibility of extension.
Additional Information :
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: We are dedicated to being a community within which self-respect and mutual respect are understood and practiced, HSDM believes that compassion, fairness, and trust are fundamental values that enable our individual and collective well-being. We recognize the diversity of individuals within the community to be an essential ingredient to an inspiring, vigorous, and exciting culture. And we recognize that ethics and integrity provide the framework for all of our efforts. HSDM Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Work Format Details :
The primary work location for this position is Boston, MA. Per the University payroll policy all work (including remote) must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business. In order to be on Harvard payroll, you must reside in a University payroll registered state.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine cannot offer visa support or work permission for this opportunity.
