Research Assistant II
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 45 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 22, 2025 | |
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The clinical laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), in collaboration with the Department of Medicine, is seeking an outstanding Research Assistant who will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers that aims to improve patient care and optimize the delivery of laboratory services in inpatient, ambulatory and urgent care settings. The clinical laboratory at BWH utilizes innovative technologies and dedicated staff to perform over 10 million tests per year for our patients at BWH and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, both affiliates of Harvard Medical School. The candidate will work closely with clinical laboratory leadership (Dr. Melanson (detailed background and publication history can be found on Harvard Catalyst profiles https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/search/) and other clinical colleagues including internal medicine, primary care, nephrology, emergency medicine and palliative care.
The applicant will be an active participant in clinical research projects designed to improve laboratory decision support, reduce diagnostic errors, optimize laboratory workflows and develop novel diagnostic testing. The applicant will have an opportunity to grow their medical education and gain experience in the hospital and clinical pathology laboratory. Data collection and analytics will be the primary responsibility of the applicant. However, the applicant will also be responsible for literature reviews, study design, IRB submission, sample testing, medical record reviews, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone interested in a future career in a healthcare and/or data analytics to gain experience and publish in peer-reviewed journals. We are seeking applications from highly self-motivated individuals with attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Experience with data analysis, statistics, and software such as Excel, Phyton, R and/or Tableau is preferred. Education Physical Requirements The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. | |