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Adams Clinical

Clinical Research Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$24 - $26.92/hr

The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) provides foundational support in the conduct of clinical ... the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Boston, MA · On-site

$26.25 - $35/hr

As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving ... Assistant position. Past and current projects include: The impact of genotypic resistance testing ...

GT Bio

Research Assistant

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

GT Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated and dependable Research Associate to join our Platform ... This is an in-person position based in Cambridge, MA. Responsibilities * Prepare and formulate ...

Brownhealth

Sr. Research Assistant

Providence, RI · On-site

May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed ... The main projects covered by this position are: 1). BEAR-MOON Clinical Trial- a randomized clinical ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Student Research Assistant

Boston, MA

$17.71 - $24.28/hr

Courtney Yuen, the student research assistant will be responsible for the management, processing ... This position is 20 hours per week. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent ...

Massgeneralbrigham

BFT - Research Assistant

Somerville, MA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.80/hr

... position Proficiency in English, Ukrainian, and Russian languages required. The Research Assistant ... will support a study examining perceptions of respectful maternity care in a cohort of health care ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for research assistant position in Walpole, MA is $23.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $27.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Assistant Position vs Research Associate?

AspectResearch Assistant PositionResearch Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; some roles may need a master'sMaster's or Ph.D. often preferred; more specialized experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, research institutions, healthcare settingsResearch labs, universities, industry R&D departments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, non-profitsUniversities, private companies, biotech firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level research rolesViewed as a more advanced research position

The Research Assistant Position typically involves supporting research activities under supervision, requiring a bachelor's degree. In contrast, a Research Associate usually has more experience or advanced degrees, taking on more independent responsibilities. Both roles are common in academic and research settings, but the Research Associate position generally demands a higher level of expertise and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Research Assistant Position job openings in Walpole, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,687 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Research Assistant, Epidemiology

Boston University

Boston, MA

$21 - $28.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Boston University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

211th of 627 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The Department of Epidemiology is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to support the day-to-day operations of NIH funded projects. Primary responsibilities include managing a new study examining the links between reward processing, anxiety and depression symptoms, and treatment improvement.

The Research Assistant will:

  • Recruit, enroll, and retain adult participants with internalizing disorders seeking treatment at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders.
  • This will involve contacting individuals who express interest in the study, screening participants for study eligibility to assess history and current psychopathology, tracking participants over 12-month follow-up, and scheduling and coordinating assessment visits.
  • Administer and track standardized clinical assessments at baseline and follow-up visits.

This will include:

  • Sending participants links (and reminders) to complete self-report measures on REDCap, assisting participants as needed with in-person survey completion at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorder, or assistance via telephone-based completion.
  • Manage study datasets and conduct basic statistical analysis for study reports. 

This will involve:

  • Managing study databases, complete data-entry tasks, training undergraduate volunteers to complete data entry tasks, and present data to study team members during regular meetings.
  • Attend study meetings, order study supplies, track study payments, maintain organized files for all study-related materials, and correspond regularly with study team members. 
  • Maintain and update IRB and study protocols as well as the study website.

THIS IS AN IN PERSON/ON PREMISES POSITION


Required Skills
  • A bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience is required.
  • A background in psychology, neuroscience, public health, epidemiology, or related field is preferred Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be committed to providing the highest level of service and responsiveness. 
  • Demonstrated experience working in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 


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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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