The Rheumatology and Allergy Clinical Epidemiology Research Center (RACER) within the Mongan Institute and Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology (DRAI) is comprised of Harvard Medical School research faculty who direct a large portfolio of research funded by foundations, the National Institutes of Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Candidates will work with one Allergy/Immunology Principal Investigator (PI) and an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, alongside collaborators from many institutions, including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vanderbilt University, University of Texas Southwestern, and others.
RACER uses methods of clinical epidemiology, survey research, qualitative research, clinical informatics, economics, and clinical trials to evaluate clinical and cost outcomes relevant to rheumatologic and allergy/immunology diseases. PIs have close collaborations with laboratory scientists doing high-impact translational research.
Example projects include:
Assessing the barriers and facilitators to penicillin allergy evaluations in diverse Boston communities
Determining the individual and institutional factors associated with penicillin allergy evaluations
Determining the cross-reactivity between different beta-lactam antibiotics
Assessing risk factors for severe cutaneous reactions to antibiotics
Identification of the optimal penicillin allergy evaluation
Assessing the clinical and economic impact of reported penicillin allergy
Determining the impact of drug allergy assessments on patient outcomes
Determining the utility of skin and blood tests in the detection of confirmed drug allergies
Understanding diverse patient perspectives on penicillin allergy
Ideal Research Assistants frequently go on to pursue careers in medicine, public health, epidemiology, or health policy research.
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Interested candidates should apply via www.massgeneral.org/careers.
**When applying, please combine a cover letter and resume into a single document to upload.**
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
Work collaboratively with investigators to conduct multiple clinical studies that include consenting patients for studies
Performing phlebotomy and processing for biorepository studies
Database cleaning and validation of variables by electronic chart review
Perform systematic literature reviews and synthesize relevant data
Use reference software such as endnote to organize and format references
Participate in simulation model development, refinement, and debugging in simulation software
Assist in abstract, poster, and manuscript preparation, as well as oral presentation of study results
Organize group meetings including setting up conference calls and taking minutes
Collaborate with investigator or project coordinator to prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications regarding human subjects compliance
Help prepare grant applications and related documents
Assist in preparation of slides for presentations, lectures and seminars
Provide general administrative support to the PIs
Educate, train, and assist with on-boarding of other research assistants and staff, as needed
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The position requires a Bachelors degree, with a strong background and demonstrated ability to write and understand quantitative analysis. The candidate must possess superior organizational, administrative, time management and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
Additional qualifications include:
Strong academic performance: 3.5 cumulative GPA strongly preferred, with an equal or stronger performance in your major(s)
Exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency with the standard Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel and PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn new computer applications)
Familiarity with EndNote and RedCap a plus
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to collaborate with team members located remotely
Intellectual independence and initiative
Interest in public health, health policy, economics, and/or medicine
Previous research experience of 1 or more years preferred (can be while a student)
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Exceptional analytical skills are essential. Computer skills, as described above, are required. The candidate must have excellent English language (spoken and written) skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties will be carried out in a typical office and clinic/hospital environment.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
