Research Assistant

1 week ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Vinfen Full time
Job Description

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The Research Assistant will participate in a federally funded project to prevent COVID-19 spread and infections among residents and staff in group homes for people with disabilities. The project is led by prominent researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the community-based research team at Vinfen. The project implements best practices to prevent COVID-19 spread and infections in group homes for people with disabilities across six different human services organizations. The Research Assistant will join a dynamic team that includes staff from Vinfen, MGH and the six participating provider organizations. The Research Assistant has the opportunity to learn about community-based research, data collection and stakeholder input while working alongside some of the nation's leading researchers in mental health, disability and implementation science.
  • Assists in the preparation, collection and tracking of study surveys and secondary data. Obtains consent from study participants. Establishes and maintains tracking system for survey completion.
  • Handles compensation to study participants for completion of surveys.
  • Evaluates the validity of data; obtains verification through further interview or research for any responses considered to be questionable. Notifies Principal Investigator and Project Manager of questionable data that cannot be verified and elaborates, as requested.
  • Ensures that subject and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained at all times.
  • Prepares materials for the study, including survey and participant consent forms.
  • Assists with the implementation of the study protocol including monitoring receipt of study data forms, providing study forms and materials to staff in the field.
  • Assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials and coordinates with appropriate IRBs regarding protocols and requirements.
  • Attends weekly research team meetings.
  • Effectively and ethically communicates study protocol and research goals to site personnel
  • Assists in the preparation of oral presentations of research findings and their significance in various settings such as departmental/laboratory staff meetings, conferences, meetings, and professional societies.
  • Communicates with research personnel in multiple settings.
  • Performs other duties, as required.
Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
  • 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 9.0 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
  • Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
  • Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
  • Company paid Life, Accidental Death Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • $500$1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap
  • Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more
About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Prior research experience is preferred and at least 1 year of experience in health care, social service, and/or research, or the equivalent is required.
  • Experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities or developmental disabiliies is preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan and schedule activities and operate independently with minimal direction
  • Familiarity and experience with the requirements of data management

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