Research Associate I- Part Time
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Administrative, recruitment & interviewing activities for the STAR and KHANDLE studies for the Cognitive Health Team. Duties include, maintaining detailed computer tracking system; coordination of recruitment mailings and daily participant correspondence; answering the study line; copying, filing & tracking of materials; quality assurance of questionnaires; requires coordination of study information with interviewing staff to ensure recruitment, tracking & reimbursement is maintained in a timely manner. The applicant will work in the office during regular business hours (this is not a virtual position). Exact days and hours somewhat negotiable but likley Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-5:00pm.
Coordinates small scale project(s) e.g., less than one year, under 100k annually. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of assignment.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinates recruitment of participants and develops information packets for the participants. Monitors and tracks participant progress throughout the project and provides follow-up as needed. Assists with development of research instruments. Trains research assistants.
- Edits and manipulates data; performs data manipulation to produce progress reports including basic statistical analyses. Maintains project records & reports. Reviews literature relating to research project. May conduct detailed, complex in-person or telephone interviews. May be responsible for data quality assurance. May coordinate small scale research projects.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Secondary Functions:
- This is for 1-2 years
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in one or more of the technical areas required - Professional certification (e.g., RN, RHIT, RD, etc.) may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- N/A
- Experience with interviewing & chart review.
- Basic knowledge of questionnaire design & simple data analysis & interpretation.
- Knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, & database applications.
- Familiar with medical terminology.
- Must be able to work in Labor/ Management Partnership environment.
- Bachelor degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field preferred, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- Ability to maintain excellent, tactful communication with study staff and collaborators.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, & organizational skills.
- Ability to read & comprehend detailed protocols, correspondence, & memos.
- Ability to proactively identify challenges & bottlenecks before they become problems & report them to PM.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
