Research Associate

Lumanity

Research Associate supporting Patient-Centered Outcomes project teams at Lumanity. Conducting literature reviews, qualitative research, and project support tasks to deliver accurate, client-ready work on time.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts defined steps of an established search strategy by applying specified screening criteria and extracting required data to meet the objectives of a targeted literature review
Drafts, revises, and quality checks study documents by using approved templates and incorporating direction from project leadership to align content with study scope and requirements
Completes required training and conducts high-quality qualitative interviews with research participants (e.g., patients, caregivers) virtually or in person (travel required), adhering to the interview guide and study protocol
Codes and analyzes qualitative participant-level data by applying a coding framework developed with guidance and oversight from the project lead
Executes defined steps of survey implementation and analysis by conducting pilot testing, quality checking survey data, analyzing open-ended items qualitatively, and producing descriptive analyses
Attends select client meetings (primarily virtual and occasionally in person) and captures discussion points, decisions, and next steps by producing clear, complete meeting minutes
Drafts assigned portions of client deliverables (e.g., introduction, methods, and results sections) for presentations, reports, and memos by following guidance from the project lead
Operates within the PCO Quality Management System by following standard operating procedures, including using the QC checklist to reduce errors before deliverables are finalized
Delivers assigned tasks across multiple concurrent active projects by confirming requirements with project leads, managing personal deadlines, and communicating status to maintain project momentum

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in health-related field
No prior full-time professional experience required; prior internship, academic research experience, or administrative coordination experience in a health, research, or clinical setting is preferred
Working knowledge of core research fundamentals (e.g., study design, literature review methods, and data synthesis) sufficient to execute defined tasks with guidance
Ability to complete required training and conduct qualitative interviews with research participants virtually and in person, including willingness and ability to travel as required
Ability to code and analyze qualitative participant-level data, including experience with qualitative analysis software or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn it quickly
Experience executing targeted literature review tasks, including structured searching, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and extracting data into standardized formats
Strong writing skills to develop assigned sections of client deliverables in a clear, client-ready format under direction from project leadership
Professional communication skills for internal project work and client-facing interactions, including the ability to document discussions accurately in meeting minutes
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel
Experience with qualitative analysis software or desire to learn
Ability to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects (typically 8–10 active projects) while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
Awareness of the drug development process, including regulations that govern the pharmaceutical industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
401(k) plan with employer match
Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Health savings account option with employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
Paid parental leave and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

qualitative analysiscoding frameworkliterature review methodsdata synthesissurvey implementationdata extractionqualitative interviewsstructured searchingdata analysiswriting client deliverables

Soft Skills

professional communicationstrong writingproject managementattention to detailinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsability to meet deadlinesadaptabilityteam collaborationcritical thinking