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Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$18.91 - $24.09 - $31.28

This is a Grant Funded Position for a specified duration.

This Grant is scheduled to expire on:

2027-03-28

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Rehabilitation, a comprehensive rehab program providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for a full time Research Assistant to join our team in Springfield, MA.

The Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences at Baystate Medical Center is hiring a Research Assistant with a degree in kinesiology, psychology, or public health-related field; experience in human subjects research is preferred.

The successful candidate will work with non-invasive cardiologist expert Dr. Quinn Pack on his NIH clinical trials. All current funded projects aim to implement healthcare interventions to improve patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a bachelors, or recent master degree looking for hands-on experience with NIH grants, increase one’s clinical experience or looking to add new skills and challenge themselves. Successful candidates will bring their strengths to work with a supportive, skilled, and collaborative team to implement the ongoing clinical trials.

The successful candidate will be working primarily on the Ambulation trial Baystate medical Center. This trial examines the implementation of ambulation in hospitalized patients in an effort to improve heath care outcomes and reduce hospital stays. Candidates will learn about 6 Clicks and short performance physical battery as part of the assessment tools used in the study. Your duties include helping the research team screen, recruit, schedule, and enroll participants into the trial at Baystate Medical Center. The candidate may also support and may help with data validation on the PACE SETTER clinical trial or with the STOP-NPT3 smoking cessation implementation trial

For more information about these trials, see reporter.NIH.gov and search using the grant number.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with promoting healthy behaviors after a m event requiring hospitalization. This position is grant funded through 2027. The successful candidate will be based in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts at Baystate Medical Center; this position is not remote.

Job Responsibilities:

**1)** Works under close supervision and in accordance with specified and detailed instructions.

**2)** Able to handle some non-routine situations, but Supervisor /Investigator available to handle most, and review progress of work

**3)** Performs variety of routine duties, tests, and procedures to assist investigators and other research staff in the collection, verification, and compilation of research information.

**4)** Contributes to and maintains study and patient files in a highly organized manner.

**5)** Secures study and patient files to ensure confidentiality. Collect data according to structured guidelines. Records & Organizes results. Reports unusual findings to supervisor.

**6)** Perform actual study tasks under supervision. Perform study tasks in accordance with BMC policies and federal and state regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school diploma

+ Basic understanding of data collection and research principles preferred

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

+ Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

SCHEDULE:

+ Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 pm

+ Flexible start and end times available. Flexible weekdays when weekend coverage is needed)

+ 1 weekend a month (may be a full or part-day)

**LOCATION** :

+ 3601 Main Street

+ Springfield, MA

+ Onsite parking

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

+ Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

+ Continuing education support and reimbursement

+ First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

+ Farm Share Memberships

+ 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

+ Free money coach advice from a certified professional

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

+ Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.