Research Assistant II

Research Assistant II

87233BR

Orthopedic Surgery and Research

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Research,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$49275.20-$78832.00 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary:

The Musculoskeletal Digital Innovation and Informatics (MDI2) Program (https://www.musculoskeletal.ai) at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine has an immediate opening for a motivated Research Assistant. Under immediate supervision, the Research Assistant will perform documentation of medical software for operation, version control and regulatory compliance, ensuring clear and accurate technical descriptions. Work closely with software engineers to document code functionality, risk analysis, and validation details. This role does not require regulatory expertise but must be able to read Python code and translate technical details into structured documentation. Assist with user interface deployment and maintenance using platforms such as GitLab, with application hosting and cloud infrastructure managed through AWS. Assist with data review and annotation for AI model training, testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret Python codes to document software functionality, design, and intended use.
• Prepare technical documentation, including Manual of Operation, Software Description, Risk Analysis, and Verification/Validation reports, following provided templates and guidance.
• Work with engineers to clarify software behavior and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Organizes and formats regulatory submission documents to meet FDA guidelines, under the direction of the regulatory consultant.
• Assist with user interface deployment and maintenance using GitLab.
• Support application hosting and deployment on AWS cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate on version control, deployment workflows, and ongoing UI maintenance.
• Assists in maintaining and updating technical documentation as software evolves.
• Review and annotate clinical data (imaging and notes) for training, testing and validation of AI models.
• Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
• Attends courses, lectures and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree is required in Computer Science or a closely related field

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required.
• Basic understanding of coding and familiarity with Python coding platforms. Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Basic understanding of user interface deployment and maintenance.
• Basic familiarity with code repositories and version control concepts.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills-able to explain software functions clearly.
• Experience organizing technical documents (e.g., manuals, reports) in a structured, professional format.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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