Mass General Brigham logo

Research Assistant II - Koo Laboratory

Mass General Brigham

Boston, MAFull-time$24.28–39.43/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 1 day ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$24.28–39.43/hr
Location
Boston, MA
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

The Research Assistant II will support epidemiological studies and other population-based research in the Department of Medicine’s Infectious Disease Division, excluding clinical trials and laboratory research. The role includes managing research data and study cohorts, communicating with subjects, preparing progress reports, and gathering information for future proposals. It also trains and orients staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizationTask PrioritizationComputer LiteracyDatabase ToolsData Management ProgramsFollowing DirectionsProfessionalismIndependent Work

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Science1+ Years Research and Data Management Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary The Department of Medicine's Infectious Disease Division is seeking an Research Assistant II to provide assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research not related to clinical trials or laboratory. Will also assist with reporting and developing new research proposals—trains and orients staff.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions -Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.

-Study cohort management.

-Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.

-Assists with preparing progress reports with basic prescriptive statistics.

-Gathers information to aid in the development of future research proposals.

-Trains and orients new staff.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Experience Relevant research and data management experience: 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Careful attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
  • Intermediate computer literacy including database tools.
  • Knowledge of data management programs.
  • Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism, and work more independently.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

20 Shattuck Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly

Grade 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 688 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$24.28–39.43/hr
  • Massachusetts median$21–29/hr34 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–25/hr287 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $31.86/hr, is 27% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Research Assistant hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Research Assistant jobs in Massachusetts and 688 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (151 postings).
Education
190 of the 688 open Research Assistant jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.