Research Assistant

Job Summary: The Research Assistant supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project after the research design is established with minimal supervision.

Performs other duties as needed. This full-time job with benefits is to support the grant "A Multi-Component Intervention to Strengthen Families and Build Youth Resilience." This study is about ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and evaluating physician training to improve family health outcomes. Some responsibilities include:

Recruit participants for the study and conduct research visits. Analyze data collected at the research visits and referrals from pediatricians. Meet with some of our community partners.

This job is a good fit for someone with interests in pediatrics, psychology, and/or epidemiology. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in related science fields required.

Minimum seven years of experience accepted in lieu of degree. Minimum one year of research experience required.

Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; Able to relate and communicate positively with faculty, staff, students, administration and others; Must possess working knowledge of internet-based and smart phone-based software enabling communication with research/program directors as well as research/program staff; Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; excellent self-motivation, problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision; maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical integrity.

Knowledge of quality, research regulatory requirements. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: None