Research Assistant

3420 Research Assistant Boston, MA, 3+ months Contract

Sigma Inc is currently looking for a Research Assistant to work onsite in Boston, MA.

May be temp to perm

Hybrid potential after training

Responsibilities:

We are looking to hire a bilingual (Spanish) speaking Research Assistant (RA) to work on a clinical trial as part of the HEAL (Health Equity Addiction Lab) at the Client of Social Work .

This is a mentored position that offers valuable research experience in addiction/clinical psychology, health disparities, and culturally sensitive treatment approaches.

It is an ideal position for individuals hoping to apply to graduate or medical school. As a mentored position, the successful candidate will have access to faculty support in preparing graduate school applications and will have the opportunity to strengthen applications through co-authorships on papers and on conference presentations of scholarly research.

The RA will be responsible for study recruitment and enrollment with a Spanish-speaking and Black adult population.

This will consist of traveling to sites to post flyers, making screening calls to determine eligibility, and scheduling and completing study assessments, either over the phone or in person at Client.

Responsibilities also include assisting with data collection, scoring, and entry, monitoring the participant log and scheduled visits, and coordinating and disbursing payment procedures for participants.

RAs may also conduct qualitative interviews and will assist with transcribing and coding data using NVivo.

They may also help to conduct basic analyses of data using SPSS. Other responsibilities include helping to coordinate updates to the study team website and assisting with grant progress reports and applications.

The RA will also assist with manuscript preparation including references, formatting manuscripts in APA style, and with submissions to the Institutional Review Board

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively with culturally diverse individuals, demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work on a team.

The RA must have high motivation to learn. The RA should be comfortable working with diverse issues related to substance use, mental health, health disparities, and cultural diversity.

Requirements :

BA or BS in psychology or related field preferred.

Bilingual Spanish (Native speakers strongly encouraged)

1-3 years of related/research experience, excellent attention to detail required

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Technological fluency with Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems strongly desired

Ability to independently take initiative strongly desired

Must be able to work some evenings/weekends when necessary.

Some travel to study sites required.