Description

Job Description

The School of Nursing seeks a research assistant to work with Dr. Bozkurt to coordinate the daily operations of research studies.

• Travel to UMass Memorial Medical Center to collect data from nurses
• Ensure accurate documentation and secure handling of research data
• Maintain compliance with IRB-approved study protocols and ethical guidelines
• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up as needed
• Support data entry, cleaning, and organization for statistical analysis
• Contribute to manuscript writing, reports, and summary papers for journal submission, if required
• Perform additional research-related tasks as assigned
• Attend weekly or biweekly project meetings and provide updates

Requirements

Required:
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in nursing, healthcare, or a related field)
• Experience in clinical nursing and/or research
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with participants
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adhere to research protocols
• Willingness to travel to data collection sites as required
• Completion of CITI training
• Basic proficiency in research tools (e.g., surveys, interview guides, Microsoft Excel)
• A valid, unrestricted MA driver's license

Preferred:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Prior experience in data collection, research, or healthcare education
• Familiarity with ethical research guidelines and HIPAA compliance

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
• Work requires the ability to travel by car

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.