Senior Research Assistant

Position Overview 

The Senior Research Assistant supports the research team and projects by coordinating study activities, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining documentation, and assisting with publications. This role typically involves greater responsibility than a standard research assistant, including mentoring junior staff, managing parts of research projects, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. 

This is a full-time position working out of our Reston, VA office. Candidates must be able to work regular office hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of research studies or experiments. 

• Collect, organize, and maintain quantitative and qualitative research data. 

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings to support research objectives. 

• Analyze data using statistical or qualitative analysis tools. 

• Prepare reports, presentations, and research summaries. 

• Support the preparation of manuscripts and publications. 

• Ensure research activities follow ethical standards, institutional policies, and regulatory guidelines. 

• Manage research documentation, databases, and study records. 

• Coordinate project timelines and research activities with team members. 

• Supervise or mentor junior research assistants, interns, or students. 

• Assist with participant recruitment and data collection where applicable. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public health, biology, psychology, economics, engineering, etc.). 

• 1--3 years of research experience or equivalent experience in a research environment. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple research tasks and deadlines. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working on research projects. 

• Experience with research ethics protocols (IRB or equivalent). 

• Prior experience supervising or training research staff. 

• Publication or contribution to academic or industry research outputs. 

Key Skills 

• Research design and methodology 

• Data analysis and interpretation 

• Technical writing and reporting 

• Project coordination 

• Attention to detail 

• Collaboration and mentorship