Research Assistant II

• 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.

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

• 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.