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Per Diem Research Assistant, Temporary

Mass General Brigham
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026
💰 $43,600/yr($35,000/yr$43,600/yr)

About the role

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


 

Job Summary

The Division of Preventive Medicine seeks a Per Diem Research Assistant to assist with converting research findings into public health messaging, including development of reports with graphic representations of data. This role is temporary and does not have set hours. The RA will work with the PI as needed on manuscripts, figures, graphs, and other documents. Tasks might include: cleaning data, conducting literature reviews, data analyses, developing graphic displays of the data, contributing to research reports and manuscripts. Candidate should have a strong knowledge and background in literature searches, SAS and R programming and graphics, and scientific or public health writing.


 

Qualifications

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Works directly with the PI group to conduct literature searches and convert research findings into public health messaging, including development of reports with graphic representations of the data.

Education
Bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Health or other science-related master's degree required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
New master degree graduates with some relevant course/project work in a public health-related field; those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Assistant position outlined above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge and background in literature searches, SAS and R programming and graphics, and scientific or public health writing.


 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


 

Remote Type

Remote


 

Work Location

900 Commonwealth Avenue


 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0


 

Employee Type

Per Diem


 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)



 

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.80/Hourly


 

Grade

2


 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


 

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 A

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