Research Scientist, Contractor in Boston, Massachusetts at T1D Exchange Inc.

We are a nonprofit dedicated to facilitating research and driving improvements in care and outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to help those with Type 1 diabetes live better, longer lives.

About the role

This is a temporary contract position that provides research support to the Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Research team as project needs arise. The Research team conducts observational, qualitative, and mixed-methods research to improve outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), leveraging real-world data (RWD) from the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative and the T1D Exchange Registry. There is an upcoming short-term need (Oct 2026 – Jan 2026), and other needs may arise in the future.

The Research Associate will work closely with the Outcomes Research and Registry teams, sponsors, investigators, and other internal stakeholders to support the design, implementation, and dissemination of research studies. This role contributes across multiple phases of the research lifecycle, from study planning and protocol development through data collection, analysis support, and scientific dissemination.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute research projects from hypothesis generation through dissemination, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies.
• Conduct background research, including literature reviews, and client/study sponsor discussions, to inform study design and research objectives.
• Develop study materials, including research protocols, informed consent documents, survey instruments, data collection tools, and other study-related documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement observational research studies using real-world data (RWD) and survey methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal team members and oversee participant recruitment, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and study tracking, as applicable.
• Conduct or support quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpret study findings.
• Prepare and present research plans, interim updates, and study findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft, edit, and contribute to scientific deliverables, including abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, study reports, and other publication-ready materials.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with investigators, sponsors, research partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in observational and patient-centered research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, health services research, psychology, sociology, or a related health or social science field.
• Two or more years of experience conducting observational, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research.
• Experience developing and executing research studies, including literature reviews, study protocols, informed consent documents, survey design, data analysis, interpretation, and scientific dissemination.
• Knowledge of human subjects research regulations, including IRB processes.
• Strong scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with research sponsors, healthcare organizations, or the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience in diabetes research and patient reported outcomes is preferred.

Compensation

Between $70 and $90 per hour based on experience