Research Assistant I - Pediatric Specialty Care

• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, math skills and scientific acumen are required.
• Position Summary
  • Conduct a variety of research activities related to the collection, organization, and analysis of data under the general supervision of the principal investigator (PI) or senior staff. Assist scientists working in areas such as epidemiology, psychology, sociology, clinical research, statistics, decision science, health care utilization and outcomes research, evaluation research, community-based studies, intervention research, and secondary analysis of large data sets. Set up, maintain, and operate data bases and computer equipment. Must be able to recognize problems or deviations from the experimental design and protocol and notify appropriate staff. Master routine data collection procedures and analysis techniques to achieve the overall goals of the study. Position availability is directly related to grant funding.
  • Pediatric Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice working together to bring excellent specialty healthcare to children in Maine and Northern New Hampshire. Our specialties include genetics, developmental- behavioral pediatrics, endocrinology and diabetes, Infectious disease, pulmonary, nephrology, gastroenterology, and the gender clinic. The research assistant position will be located at 887 Congress St, Portland.
• License/Certifications: N/A
• Conduct a variety of research activities related to the collection, organization, and analysis of data under the general supervision of the principal investigator (PI) or senior staff. Assist scientists working in areas such as epidemiology, psychology, sociology, clinical research, statistics, decision science, health care utilization and outcomes research, evaluation research, community-based studies, intervention research, and secondary analysis of large data sets. Set up, maintain, and operate data bases and computer equipment. Must be able to recognize problems or deviations from the experimental design and protocol and notify appropriate staff. Master routine data collection procedures and analysis techniques to achieve the overall goals of the study. Position availability is directly related to grant funding.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Education: High school diploma preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.

  • License/Certifications: N/A

  • Experience: No prior years of relevant experience required.

  • Ability to use a computer and statistical software packages to collect and enter data.

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with others.

  • Visual acuity, manual dexterity, math skills and scientific acumen are required.
• Experience: No prior years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to use a computer and statistical software packages to collect and enter data.
• Education: High school diploma preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Pediatric Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice working together to bring excellent specialty healthcare to children in Maine and Northern New Hampshire. Our specialties include genetics, developmental- behavioral pediatrics, endocrinology and diabetes, Infectious disease, pulmonary, nephrology, gastroenterology, and the gender clinic. The research assistant position will be located at 887 Congress St, Portland.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with others.

Additional Information
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

Location: MaineHealth · P Pediatric Specialty Care
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 40