Research Assistant - Research

Requisition Number: 10214

Location: 1035 Cambridge Street

Work Days: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 + occassional weekends and evenings

Category: Research

Department: Research

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: Non Union

Department Description:

The Research Department at Cambridge Health Alliance advances the organization’s mission by supporting applied services and clinical research that promote health equity, improved delivery of mental health services to adults, youth and children, and community well-being. The department collaborates with a wide range of partners, including other research labs at CHA, other academic partners, including other Harvard Psychiatry Departments, community organizations, health systems, and public agencies. With multidisciplinary expertise, the individuals in the research department assist in the design, implementation and administration of rigorous, community-informed projects that generate actionable insights and drive positive, data-informed change.

The Health Equity Research Lab (HERLab) is a health services research center connected to the Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance Department of Psychiatry that is made up of an interdisciplinary group of researchers and clinicians dedicated to conducting research to improve physical and mental health in diverse communities.

Summary:

Working under the general direction of the Associate Director and Principal Investigators the RA will provide administrative support to research projects.

Responsibilities include:

Participates in and supports the planning, development, and implementation of ongoing research projects as programmed by the researchers and principal investigator(s);

Assists in grant writing and grant submissions working in collaboration with the PI and other researchers;

Assists in manuscript preparation and submission to journals;

Assists in providing administrative support to the research team by scheduling meetings and setting up conference calls;

Works closely with the operations manager as support for hiring and orienting new researchers, volunteers or summer students;

Manage summer interns and volunteers;

When required, help with the recruitment, interviews and follow up of research subjects. In addition, coordinate with community partners and other research team members;

Collect pertinent and updated literature for different projects and publications;

Development and corresponding tracking of IRB documentation;

Assist in graphic, tables and other presentation of research data;

Review, analyze, and synthesize existing literature and translate results of the literature review into ‘everyday’ language for mass audiences.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study preferred

Organizing and completing time sensitive tasks

Willingness and ability to work in a busy environment with shifting and competing priorities

Ability to work well with all levels of HERLab personnel

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.