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BFT - Research Student

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Jul 23, 2025
Summary
Under the direction of a faculty researcher and program manager, the research student will assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of several evaluation projects of hospital- and community-based health improvement programs. The student will also, assist with research, data collection, reports, quantitative analysis, literature review, and drafting protocols and reports. The purpose of this role is a learning experience for the intern/student. Projects differ based on the department that is hosting each student.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Records and tracks data and related information, maintaining a lab notebook and other files.

-Conduct analysis and interpretation of the results generated through working by collaborating with post doc fellows.

-Attend and make presentations at lab meetings and journal clubs.

-Work safely within the lab environment and in performing work duties.

-Clerical and administrative duties in a research setting

-Assist in the development and design of surveys

-Coordinate, implement, and monitor data collection activities, including survey administration and interviewing

-Database management

-Records and tracks data and related information, maintaining a lab notebook and other files.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


  • The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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