Part-Time Virtual Research Assistant

1 week ago


South Africa, Philippines Assist World Full time ₱75,000 - ₱250,000 per year
About the Role A medical research group is seeking a detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with a background in medical or scientific research to support ongoing projects. The role involves screening large volumes of medical articles, applying specific research criteria, and summarizing findings for the team
This is a part-time role (approx. 10 hours/week) with project-based workloads that may fluctuate between 20–30 hours per month
Key Responsibilities ● Review and screen medical journal articles, abstracts, and summaries using provided criteria ● Identify and filter relevant studies based on research needs ● Extract and record key findings into organized summaries and reports ● Assist with literature tracking, categorization, and basic data management ● Provide timely progress updates and maintain accuracy in deliverables ● Ensure confidentiality and compliance with research standards
Qualifications ● Background in medical research, life sciences, healthcare, or a related field (required ● Strong ability to interpret medical/scientific content and apply predefined criteria ● Excellent English reading and writing skills ● High attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets of research material ● Proficiency with online research platforms and productivity tools (Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, etc ● Self-motivated, reliable, and able to deliver results within agreed timelines
Nice to Have ● Prior experience with systematic reviews, article screening, or academic research ● Familiarity with specialized research tools/databases (e.g., PubMed, Property Radar–style tools, or similar ● Comfort summarizing technical/scientific concepts for non-technical audiences Why Join Assist World?
% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus $300 tenure bonus every 6 months $500 entry monthly raffle NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

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