Research Assistant
- Employer
- Westat
- Location
- Rockville , MD
- Posted
- Mar 18, 2023
- Closes
- Mar 29, 2023
- Industry
- Research
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a Research Assistant on a HIV related project to coordinate and support scientific working groups and protocol development teams. You will work with the project Leads to create, meeting schedules, develop agendas, prepare and distribute meeting materials, create and update meeting distribution lists, create and manage group folders in the project document management system, and draft, finalize, and distribute meeting summaries. This position has a flexible work arrangement to work 1-2 days a week onsite at our Rockville office.
Job Responsibilities:
• Work with project Leads to: develop agendas, prepare and distribute meeting materials, create and update meeting distribution lists, create and manage group folders in the project document management system, and draft, finalize, and distribute meeting summaries.
• Review investigative site documents for study activation.
• Maintain project documentation in web-based systems.
• Draft and maintain work instructions, study procedures and other study materials.
• Perform data entry and quality control checks.
Basic Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in the life sciences or public health related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiar with and have an interest in supporting clinical research, particularly research in adolescent HIV prevention and treatment and/or breast cancer.
Other Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Strong technology and computer skills (particularly with Excel, Word, and other MS Office programs)
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.
• Organization skills, including time management ability.
• Detail oriented.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a Research Assistant on a HIV related project to coordinate and support scientific working groups and protocol development teams. You will work with the project Leads to create, meeting schedules, develop agendas, prepare and distribute meeting materials, create and update meeting distribution lists, create and manage group folders in the project document management system, and draft, finalize, and distribute meeting summaries. This position has a flexible work arrangement to work 1-2 days a week onsite at our Rockville office.
Job Responsibilities:
• Work with project Leads to: develop agendas, prepare and distribute meeting materials, create and update meeting distribution lists, create and manage group folders in the project document management system, and draft, finalize, and distribute meeting summaries.
• Review investigative site documents for study activation.
• Maintain project documentation in web-based systems.
• Draft and maintain work instructions, study procedures and other study materials.
• Perform data entry and quality control checks.
Basic Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in the life sciences or public health related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiar with and have an interest in supporting clinical research, particularly research in adolescent HIV prevention and treatment and/or breast cancer.
Other Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Strong technology and computer skills (particularly with Excel, Word, and other MS Office programs)
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.
• Organization skills, including time management ability.
• Detail oriented.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave (12 days per year)
- Sick Leave (10 days per year)
- Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 Floating holidays)
- Professional Development
- Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.