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Massgeneralbrigham

Research Assistant I

Somerville, MA

$21 - $29.01/hr

... pathology/radiology departments, and work directly with pathologists and study personnel in ... The CDNM is a research division within the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital ...

Mass General Brigham

Research Assistant I

Somerville, MA · On-site

$21 - $29.01/hr

... pathology/radiology departments, and work directly with pathologists and study personnel in ... The CDNM is a research division within the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for pathology research assistant in the United States is $55.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Pathology Research Assistant, you need a background in biological sciences or a related field, experience with laboratory techniques, and attention to detail. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, microscopy, histological staining, and safety protocols is often required, and additional certifications like CLIA or OSHA training are advantageous. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and within diverse research teams are important soft skills. These competencies are essential for ensuring accurate data collection, adherence to protocols, and successful collaboration in pathology research environments.

What is a Pathology Research Assistant job?

A Pathology Research Assistant supports scientific studies related to diseases by preparing laboratory samples, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. They work under the supervision of researchers or pathologists, assisting with tissue processing, microscopy, and molecular techniques. Their role helps advance medical knowledge, improve diagnostics, and contribute to disease treatment research. Strong attention to detail, laboratory skills, and knowledge of biomedical sciences are essential for success in this position.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Pathology Research Assistant?

As a Pathology Research Assistant, your daily tasks typically include preparing and processing tissue samples, performing various staining and microscopy techniques, and assisting with data collection and analysis. You may also be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting procedures, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and safety standards. Collaboration with pathologists, lab technicians, and other researchers is common, as you’ll help support ongoing studies and contribute to new scientific findings. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in clinical and research settings, making it a strong foundation for career advancement in laboratory science or healthcare.

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Research Assistant - Radiology

KUMC University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, KS

$22.88 - $33.17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Department:SOM KC Radiology

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Levendovszky LabPosition Title:Research Assistant - RadiologyJob Family Group: Professional StaffJob Description Summary:The Research Assistant supports imaging and data analysis activities within the Department of Radiology's magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research laboratory. The role focuses on studies related to cerebrovascular pathology and glymphatic biology in the context of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Responsibilities include supporting MRI data acquisition workflows, performing image and data processing, and assisting with analysis procedures according to established study protocols. The position follows study-specific methodologies for imaging parameter selection and data processing based on acquisition characteristics, image quality, and research objectives. The role works in coordination with interdisciplinary research teams, including collaborators in neurology, psychology, radiology, physics, bioengineering, and biostatistics. The position reports to the Director of the Cerebrovascular Imaging and Analytics (CINA) Lab, Swati Rane Levendovszky.Job Description:

Job Duties

  • Perform preprocessing and pipelining of functional and structural MRI and DTI data; prepare and analyze data for presentation; work at the command-line in for neuroimaging processing and analysis (FSL, AFNI, in-house software tools).

  • Assist with modifying computer scripts dedicated to analysis tasks.

  • Prepare figures for presentations and manuscripts and assist in manuscript and grant preparation including writing methodology reports.

  • Prepare documentation data analysis workflow and other experimental practices.

  • Attend and participate in CINA meetings.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

  • Four (4) years experience statistics, analysis, or research. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

  • Experience with fundamental neuroimaging concepts.

  • Experience with a command line environment (e.g. UNIX, MATLAB, Python, R).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, medical physics, physics, chemistry, biostatistics, computational neuroscience or related fields.

Work Experience:

  • Two (2) years of experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or R programming language.

  • Experience in working with clinical populations, especially seniors or those with degenerative brain disease.

  • Two (2) years of experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or R programming language.

  • Experience with MRI acquisitions and functional and structural MRI data analysis.

Skills

  • Computer skills

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Attention to detail

Required Documents

  • Resume/CV

  • Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeRate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:$22.88 - $33.17

Minimum

$22.88

Midpoint

$28.03

Maximum

$33.17

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