Senior Research Assistant

Position Overview

TheSenior Research Assistant supportsthe research team andprojects by coordinating study activities,collecting and analyzing data, maintainingdocumentation, andassistingwith 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

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

• Collect, organize, andmaintainquantitative and qualitative research data.

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings to support researchobjectives.

• Analyze data using statistical or qualitative analysis tools.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and research summaries.

• Support the preparation of manuscriptsand 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.

• Assistwith participant recruitment and data collection where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Mastersdegree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public health, biology, psychology, economics, engineering, etc.).

• 1-3years 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 andmethodology

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Technical writing and reporting

• Project coordination

• Attention to detail

• Collaboration and mentorship