Senior Research Assistant. Reston LilyLifestyle

Position Overview

The Senior Research Assistant supports the research team and projects by coordinating study activities, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining documentation, and assisting with 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.

• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of research studies or experiments.
• Collect, organize, and maintain quantitative and qualitative research data.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings to support research objectives.
• Analyze data using statistical or qualitative analysis tools.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and research summaries.
• Support the preparation of manuscripts and publications.
• Ensure research activities follow ethical standards, institutional policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage research documentation, databases, and study records.