Research Specialist

Company: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.Job SummaryFunctioning under the direction of the principal investigators and other faculty members, the Research Specialist works independently to conduct high level, complex research study design and analysis in the areas of pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology/biostatistics, and analytic methods. Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, manuscripts (including co-authorship as appropriate), presentations, and grant writing. Work in close-knit, internationally known research unit of 25+ Harvard faculty and 60+ support staff.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of principal investigators, assists in the designing, planning, and execution of analyses of therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects of drugs and other medical interventions.
• Conducts simulation studies evaluating epidemiologic methods and validation studies in claims data; applying skills in biostatistics, epidemiologic methods, and health services research.
• Serves as an integral part of the research team, helps to analyze and interpret data findings, prepare summaries, reports and presentations based on analysis and results.
• Conducts systematic reviews and helps oversee large prospective quality improvement trials being conducted to improve long-term medication adherence and health outcomes.
• Contributes to the scientific literature through oral and poster presentations and published manuscripts.
• Assists with grant proposals and project management, as needed.
• The research specialist will be involved in projects related to the pharmacoepidemiology of metabolic diseases and perinatal pharmacoepidemiology, amongst others.QualificationsEducation: Master's Degree Related Field of study required.Experience: Experience in Academic or Laboratory research setting 3-5 years required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• The successful candidate will have very good methodologic and analytic skills in epidemiology to help implement these research projects, with knowledge of pharmacoepidemiology an added advantage.
• The candidate must have the abilities to design and analyze complex epidemiologic claims data analyses under the supervision of the principal investigators, to perform major database manipulation and statistical analyses using statistical packages, and to draft study reports for funding agencies.
• Strong time management/organizational skills as well as written and verbal presentational skills are necessary.
• An understanding of clinical medicine is an advantage but not required.
• Familiarity with pharmaceuticals is desirable.
• Must be a problem solver willing to take the initiative and prioritize tasks, thereby ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of several projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with statistical software, including R and SAS.
• A high degree of computer literacy in order to use various spreadsheet, database, accounting and word processing programs to assist in administrative, grant proposal preparation, and research reporting activities.
• Excellent organizational skills in order to formulate, implement and monitor a number of interrelated tasks.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize work from several sources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communications.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Physical Requirements:

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote Type: HybridWork Location: 1620 Tremont StreetScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Employee Type: RegularWork Shift: Day (United States of America)EEO Statement:The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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.Mass General Brigham Competency Framework: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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