Research Assistant

What you’ll doSupport research studies from design through publication in [biomedical / clinical / social science / psychology / public health / market / policy / laboratory] researchRecruit, screen, and coordinate participants, and conduct interviews, surveys, or assessments with care and professionalismCollect, enter, clean, and organize data accurately using REDCap, Excel, Qualtrics, or similar toolsRun analyses with SPSS, R, Python, SAS, or Stata, and help build tables, figures, and summariesConduct literature reviews and manage citations with Zotero, EndNote, or MendeleyPrepare materials for IRB submissions, protocols, consent forms, and regulatory documentationAssist with lab or field work: sample processing, assays, equipment maintenance, and protocol adherenceKeep clear, accurate records so every result can be reproducedHelp draft manuscripts, grant materials, posters, and presentationsCoordinate schedules, supplies, and communication across investigators and collaboratorsFollow safety, ethics, confidentiality, and good research practice standards (GCP, HIPAA, CITI training)Pick your trackLevel Typical experience What you’ll ownResearch Assistant I - 0-2 years : Data collection and entry, literature searches, participant or sample support, learning methods with a dedicated mentorResearch Assistant II - 2-4 years : Running parts of a study independently, data analysis, IRB documentation, training new assistantsSenior Research Assistant - 4+ years : Managing study operations, advanced analysis, co-authoring papers, supervising junior staff, supporting grant workPromotion criteria are written down at every level, with regular career conversations. Many of our senior assistants have moved into research coordinator, lab manager, or research scientist roles, or into graduate and medical programs.What you bringMust haveBachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Biology, Psychology, Public Health, Neuroscience, Chemistry, Sociology, Statistics, or similar), or equivalent experience. We hire for curiosity and care, not just a transcript.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, ethical data handlingComfort with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, especially ExcelClear written and verbal communicationAbility to work independently and as part of a teamResearch experience through coursework, a thesis, a lab, or a volunteer project countsNice to have (not required)Experience with statistical software (R, SPSS, SAS, Stata, Python)Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or lab information systemsCITI, GCP, or HIPAA training (we’ll provide it if you don’t have it)Laboratory skills relevant to the project (cell culture, PCR, microscopy, chromatography)Experience with human subjects research, IRB processes, or clinical trialsCo-authorship, poster presentations, or published workBilingual skills, especially for participant recruitmentInterest in graduate school, medical school, or a research career