Research Assistant - Motion Analysis Lab

Job Summary
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Kennedy Krieger Institute is focused on clinical research and data analytics, and they are seeking a Research Assistant I to provide support for various research studies. The role involves managing and analyzing complex datasets, conducting statistical analyses, and contributing to the design and dissemination of research findings.

Responsibilities
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• Conduct statistical analyses on clinical, EMR-derived, and survey datasets, including data cleaning, preprocessing, and modeling.

• Develop and implement reproducible data analysis workflows using statistical programming tools (e.g., R, SPSS, Matlab, Python, SAS, or similar).

• Create clear and effective data visualizations (e.g., graphs, dashboards, summary tables) to support interpretation and reporting of research findings.

• Process, analyze, and present scientific data to research collaborators and study teams with oversight.

• Manage and curate research datasets in accordance with protocols established by Principal Investigators or sponsors, including data extraction from EMR systems, data entry, validation, transformation, storage, and archiving.

• Assist with integration and harmonization of multi-source data (e.g., EMR, REDCap, survey platforms).

• Participate in the design of analytic plans, including selection of appropriate statistical methods and power/sample size considerations where applicable.

• Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) required materials including protocol applications, data management plans, analytic plans, and regulatory documentation.

• Ensure data quality through routine audits, validation checks, and implementation of data governance best practices.

• Meet regularly with Principal Investigator and colleagues to review data, troubleshoot analytic challenges, prioritize tasks, and discuss relevant scientific literature.

• Prepare reports, abstracts, and manuscripts for publication based on analyzed data; contribute to scientific writing and interpretation of findings.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and reproducible documentation of all data processing and analytic procedures (e.g., codebooks, scripts, data dictionaries).

• Perform general administrative work related to assigned studies, including data tracking, reporting, and study documentation.

Qualifications
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Required
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• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, applied statistics, engineering, biology, or related field required.

• Conduct statistical analyses on clinical, EMR-derived, and survey datasets, including data cleaning, preprocessing, and modeling.

• Develop and implement reproducible data analysis workflows using statistical programming tools (e.g., R, SPSS, Matlab, Python, SAS, or similar).

• Create clear and effective data visualizations (e.g., graphs, dashboards, summary tables) to support interpretation and reporting of research findings.

• Process, analyze, and present scientific data to research collaborators and study teams with oversight.

• Manage and curate research datasets in accordance with protocols established by Principal Investigators or sponsors, including data extraction from EMR systems, data entry, validation, transformation, storage, and archiving.

• Assist with integration and harmonization of multi-source data (e.g., EMR, REDCap, survey platforms).

• Participate in the design of analytic plans, including selection of appropriate statistical methods and power/sample size considerations where applicable.

• Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) required materials including protocol applications, data management plans, analytic plans, and regulatory documentation.

• Ensure data quality through routine audits, validation checks, and implementation of data governance best practices.

• Meet regularly with Principal Investigator and colleagues to review data, troubleshoot analytic challenges, prioritize tasks, and discuss relevant scientific literature.

• Prepare reports, abstracts, and manuscripts for publication based on analyzed data; contribute to scientific writing and interpretation of findings.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and reproducible documentation of all data processing and analytic procedures (e.g., codebooks, scripts, data dictionaries).

• Perform general administrative work related to assigned studies, including data tracking, reporting, and study documentation.

Preferred
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• Master’s degree in related field preferred.

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in previous biomedical or clinical research experience preferred.

Company
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Kennedy Krieger Institute helps children and young adults with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. Founded in 1937, the company is headquartered in Baltimore, USA, with a team of  employees. The company is currently Late Stage.