Assistant lab Jobs in Lynn, MA

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience required, a combination of education and experience may be considered
• 1+ years of experience with statistical software such as SAS, R, or STATA

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred :

Additional Information

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

PLEASE NOTE : This position has a term end date of one year from date of hire, with the possibility for extension.

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant II Non-Lab (RAII) will support Prof. David Bloom's research portfolio with quantitative data analysis, desk research, and communications tasks. The RAII will work simultaneously on multiple research projects, such as a longitudinal aging study in India; paving a path for the development vaccines against group A Streptococcus; and an evaluation of the full societal impact of new models of care for type 1 diabetes. Work on these and other related projects will take place under the supervision of Professor Bloom. The RAII will also provide research support for the fall course GHP272 : Foundations of Global Health and Population, and other quantitative data analysis and modeling projects as assigned.

For the GHP272 course, the RAII will research current public health events, update PowerPoint presentations, draft speaking notes, and other duties related to the course as assigned by Prof. Bloom. The RAII will work on GHP272 in collaboration with a teaching team that will consist of the course instructors and teaching assistant(s).

The RAII will conduct literature reviews, assemble dossiers, and other forms of desk research in addition to completing statistical analysis of publicly available datasets from sources such as the U.S. Census, the Health and Retirement Survey, the American Community Survey, and United Nations data sets. The RAII will also support the development of survey instruments, data collection, and data management protocols for Prof. Bloom's projects.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for drafting and editing project communications, manuscripts, progress reports, and social media materials. Communications with external contacts and University departments will be part of the assigned duties as well and require a high degree of professionalism. The RAII will work in close collaboration with other members of the research team led by Prof. Bloom to complete many of the qualitative and quantitative research tasks.

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.

Learn more about the School's mission, objectives, and core values, our Principles of Citizenship, and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. Also, learn more about the Dean's AAA vision and our school's ongoing strategic initiatives.

Benefits

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Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.