RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2, School of Medicine, Slone Epidemiology Center
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onMayor's Walk, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
About the Team
The Slone Epidemiology Center is a multidisciplinary research organization dedicated to advancing public health. The Black Women's Health Study, now in its 29th year, stands as a cornerstone of our work, providing critical insights into the health of Black women. We are currently launching a new 5-year epidemiologic project focused on identifying factors that influence the risk of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias within this population.
About the Role
This Research Assistant position is designed to support the operational and data integrity needs of the new Alzheimer's project. You will serve as a vital link between the research team and study participants, assisting with project start-up, recruitment, and retention. Your day-to-day work will involve conducting cognitive interviews via telephone, processing and quality-controlling the resulting data, and maintaining comprehensive study documentation. As part of the team, you will receive specialized training and complete annual certification to administer the telephone cognitive assessment battery, ensuring the highest standards of data collection.
Work Environment
This role operates within a hybrid work environment. To ensure participant confidentiality and the integrity of the assessments, candidates must have access to a quiet, private area free of disruptions and a reliable high-quality internet connection. Hardware required for interviewing will be provided by the organization. The position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for some evenings and weekends to accommodate participant needs.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Mayor's Walk, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Boston, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist project manager with project start-up
- check_circleRecruit participants for the Alzheimer's study
- check_circleSchedule and conduct cognitive interviews
- check_circleAssist with participant engagement and retention
- check_circleMaintain study documentation and complete administrative tasks
- check_circleAssist with reporting to the research team
- check_circleProcess and perform quality control on interview data
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree
- verified1-3 years of experience in a research environment
- verifiedReliable high-quality internet
- verifiedQuiet, private area free of disruptions
- verifiedFlexible schedule including evenings and weekends
Nice to Have
Telephone interview experience, interest and/or research experience in the area of cognitive health, experience with data collection, and knowledge of MS Office applications.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHardware provided for interviewing
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: MS Office, Telephone Interviews, Data Collection, Cognitive Health.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
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