Research Assistant II

Job Profile Summary 

The Research Assistant (RA) will be a member of the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health (CEVR), which is part of the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. 

The RA position supports research activities involving health plan coverage of medical technology, health economics, and cost-effectiveness analyses. Activities include but are not limited to data extraction, management and analysis, review and summary of literature, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations. The position requires strong writing and organizational skills. 

Job Overview 

The RA must be able to work independently and handle competing demands in order to meet project deadlines.  The RA will be supervised by CEVR faculty and senior research staff.

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in an Educational Related Program, relevant to research (health policy). 

2. Two (2) years of research experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Master’s degree in a quantitative, scientific area of study or Economics. 

2. Three (3) years of academic, clinical, or scientific research in a medical setting. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Facilitates data collection and ensuring that all data is collected in a timely fashion, which includes identifying missing data and implementing data checks, as well as generation of reports. 

2. Performs tasks which may require familiarity with a variety of protocols, techniques and equipment.  

3. Maintains and updates records, reports and files as required. 

4. Assists with preparation of abstracts, presentations, and publications as needed. Conducting literature searches and developing written literature summaries.

5. Attends meetings as required, may be asked to take minutes. 

6. Assisting with manuscript and grant application preparation, including the drafting of text, preparation of tables and figures, and preparation of bibliographies  

7. Maintains and updates records in accordance with IRB/WIRB and sponsor requirements. 

8. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working group’s achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment. 

9. Assisting with other research activities.

Physical Requirements:  

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.  

Skills & Abilities: 

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

2. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), and familiarity with databases (e.g., experience using MS Access).