Community/ Reaesrch Liaison (Cizik School Nursing)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated, community-minded individual to join our team and support meaningful community-based research and outreach initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, engaging with diverse communities, and contributing to research that can make a tangible difference in the lives of underserved and vulnerable populations. The successful candidate will help cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners, coordinate and participate in outreach activities and on-site visits, and support ongoing research and lab operations. In addition, they will receive training in community-based participatory research, research recruitment and data collection, and lab management and delegation. Working as part of a collaborative team of approximately 7–8 members, this position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of research, community engagement, and capacity building. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: The Community/ Research Liaison interviews research subjects, primarily in the field. Records data for various projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
None

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete, accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. May work in the field, either going to homes, places of business, or specified study areas.
Contacts potential study participants for recruitment and scheduling for a research study.
Enters and codes information for research projects for entry into the database.
Gathers data for study-related needs.
Under supervision, they may refer study participants to the appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner according to the study policies, procedures, and protocols.
Handles administrative details, including logging personal time and effort reports and submitting mileage reports.
May utilize equipment as trained by the project manager or principal to obtain the required information.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care