Research Assistant

Major Duties and Responsibilities   

Research activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Support data collection efforts, including conducting research participant screening and interviewing in English and Spanish 

• Maintain participant tracking logs and ensure timely and appropriate follow-up  

• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines and protocols for maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI) 

• Collaborate with the research team to ensure timely implementation and compliance with grant deliverables and successful completion 

• Organizing, managing study datasets using data science tools 

• Assisting in data visualization and interpreting findings for publications and presentations 

• Applying and mastering research concepts, practices, skills, or methods of scholarship;  

• Earning CITI and related ethics of research conduct certification 

• Presenting findings in either written or oral format 

• Collaborating with others in preparing publications and abstracts   

Qualifications  

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written). 

• Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time graduate student at Marymount University  

• Must maintain good academic standing  

• MS Office Knowledge  

• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, Python) is preferred but not required 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.  The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.  For more information, please visit:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/