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Research Assistant

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
May 15, 2021

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Industry
Research
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

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.

Job Summary:
Westat is seeking research assistants to join a multidisciplinary research team working on a variety of health research projects in our public health and epidemiology practice. This position is to work full time.  New employees will work remotely until it becomes safe to return to our offices. 

Job Responsibilities: 
•    Working with members of an interdisciplinary team to collect data.
•    Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of data.
•    Developing project materials and documents.
•    Maintaining records and reports and conducting literature reviews.
•    Qualitative interviewing and study participant technical support.
•    Organizing and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.
•    Contributing to project reports and other work products.
•    Contributing to developing effective ways to present and visualize data.
•    Providing administrative support as needed (updating presentations, coordinating, and note-taking during meetings).

Basic Qualifications:
•    A bachelor's degree, preferably in public health or a health science related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    A master's degree is preferred. 
•    At least 1 year of experience in a related field is preferred.

Qualified candidates must have strong computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills; organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; be detail-oriented; and work well in a fast-paced team environment. Experience in medical or public health and health informatics preferred. Experience with statistical software such as SAS is a strong plus.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • 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.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
Website
Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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