Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Rockville, United States Westat Full time

MD - Rockville

Research Assistant - Health Services Research -Hybrid Work Arrangement

27059BR

Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Westat has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant to work with a multidisciplinary team on a variety of health services research projects. Our work is focused on innovative health care delivery, patient safety, patient experience, policy implementation, consumer engagement, data management, and health information technology.

This role has a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 1-2 days on-site at a Westat office.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide basic research and administrative support on a range of projects employing varying methodologies and across health-related areas.
• Support data collection activities, including survey administration, survey cognitive interviews, in-depth interviews, site visits, focus groups, coding qualitative data, and background research.
• Respond to technical assistance emails and phone calls.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews; contribute to writing case studies, reports, and profiles.
• Contribute to manipulating data, including importing and inputting data, maintaining databases, recoding variables, populating presentation and report templates, and reviewing data tables.
• Produce infographics and other data visualization products to effectively present data/results.
• Provide logistical or content-related support for expert panels, consumer testing, and advisory groups.
• Support project management by taking notes at project meetings, contributing to client reports, monitoring project schedules, or other tasks.
• Perform activities under supervision of senior research staff.

Basic Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health or a related field and some social science research project experience in a health-related area.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience and skill analyzing qualitative or quantitative data.
• Ability to summarize or synthesize information for different audiences and purposes.
• Experience and skill working with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to coordinate completion of projects and tasks.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Parental Leave Vacation Leave (15 days per year) Sick Leave (10 days per year) Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year) Professional Development Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Travel Accident Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Career Area

Research - Health Studies

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for this role is $48k-$63k and will be commensurate with experience.

Bonus Eligibility

no

Research Assistant - Health Services Research -Hybrid Work Arrangement | Westat


  • Researcher

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States The American Institutes for Research Full time

    Overview Join AIR as a Researcher with our team. The mission of our team of experts is to provide statistical evidence that is meaningful, timely, accurate, and trustworthy in support of AIR’s mission. Our Education Statistics portfolio focuses on the development, collection, analysis, and communication of international, national, and state...

  • Researcher

    3 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States The American Institutes for Research Full time

    Overview Join AIR as a Researcher with our team. The mission of our team of experts is to provide statistical evidence that is meaningful, timely, accurate, and trustworthy in support of AIR’s mission. Our Education Statistics portfolio focuses on the development, collection, analysis, and communication of international, national, and state...


  • Rockville, United States American Institutes For Research Full time

    Overview AIR is currently seeking a Research Associate to join our Health team. The Research Associate will support our research team in a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation, and technical assistance tasks. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one...


  • Rockville, United States American Institutes For Research Full time

    Overview AIR is currently seeking a Research Associate to join our Health team. The Research Associate will support our research team in a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation, and technical assistance tasks. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one...


  • Rockville, United States American Institutes For Research Full time

    OverviewAIR is currently seeking a Research Associate to join our Health team. The Research Associate will support our research team in a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation, and technical assistance tasks.Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of...


  • Rockville, United States American Institutes For Research Full time

    OverviewAIR is currently seeking a Research Associate to join our Health team. The Research Associate will support our research team in a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation, and technical assistance tasks.Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    **26947BR** **Job Title:** Research Assistant **Location:** MD - Rockville **Job Description:** Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    **26947BR** **Job Title:** Research Assistant **Location:** MD - Rockville **Job Description:** Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located...

  • Research Assistant

    2 months ago


    Rockville, United States George Washington University Full time

    The Biostatistics Center of the Milken Institute School of Public Health is an off-campus research facility of The George Washington University located in Rockville, Maryland. The Biostatistics Center serves as the data coordinating center for large Research, Assistant, Clinical Research, Technology, Education

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Westat is committed...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Westat is committed...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, Maryland, United States Westat Full time

    Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Rockville, Maryland, United States Westat Full time

    Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States George Washington University Full time

    **Posting Details**: - I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION**Job Description Summary**: Essential duties include: - Conducts database management, data editing and auditing using programming skills as required (JavaScript & SAS), including detailed review of SAS logs and output. - Monitors compliance with research study protocol. - Maintains tracking of clinical site...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Westat is committed...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Rockville, United States Westat Full time

    Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Westat is committed...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Rockville, Maryland, United States Westat Full time

    Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a...