Job Overview
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.
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:
- Bachelor degree in a quantitative or scientific field with an interest in health policy. Economics degree a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in a quantitative or scientific area of study.
2. Some research experience, preferably in an 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.
- Data extraction, management, and analysis.
- Conducting literature searches and developing written literature summaries.
- Assisting with manuscript and grant application preparation, including the drafting of text, preparation of tables and figures, and preparation of bibliographies.
- 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).
3. Computer programming, database, and statistical analysis skills.
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle competing demands in order to meet project timelines.
5. Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well as in a collaborative team environment.
6. Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities as needed.
7. Clinical or scientific knowledge and techniques relevant to area of research.
8. Ability to be meticulous and detail-oriented in following procedures and recordkeeping.