Bilingual Research Coordinator (Spanish and English)

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

450d • $65,312 - $80,891

About The Position

The Bilingual Research Coordinator at Stanford's School of Medicine will support various research projects aimed at addressing food insecurity and chronic disease management through food as medicine programming. This role requires fluency in both Spanish and English, as it involves recruiting Spanish-speaking participants, conducting data collection, and collaborating with internal and external partners. The position is ideal for individuals with a background in social sciences who are passionate about health equity and improving community health outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant social science field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with medical research databases and survey programs like REDCap and Qualtrics.
• Proven problem-solving skills and initiative in project management.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including those with limited English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NVivo or equivalent qualitative data analysis software.
• Familiarity with statistical software such as R or STATA.
• Skilled in using collaborative software programs like Google Drive and Zoom.
• Prior research experience in social science, public health, or medical research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and administration of survey instruments in English and Spanish.
• Conduct participant recruitment including screening calls and consenting into studies.
• Plan and support meetings, including scheduling and note-taking.
• Track project plans and budgetary expenditures to ensure timely completion.
• Schedule research team meetings and update project plans accordingly.
• Draft IRB applications and modifications for research projects under supervision.
• Draft regulatory and project reports.
• Review and audit case reports for accurate data collection and compliance.
• Assist in building research instruments using standard survey tools like Redcap and Qualtrics.
• Work with PI and research staff in data synthesis and interpretation.
• Conduct literature reviews on assigned research topics and summarize results.
• Contribute to preliminary data analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Update research materials and submit to IRB for approval.
• Assist in designing outreach materials and educational tools for research activities.
• Coordinate collaborative research activities with community partners and students.
• May supervise students engaged in related research studies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree