OPS - Community Scientist Bilingual

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Community Scientist to work as needed within the UF Health Cancer Institute Community-Partnered Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative (CDRC). The CDRC is a collaborative effort involving churches, researchers, cancer survivors, interns, and staff, focused on community-based participatory research to promote cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. The goal is to reduce cancer incidence, deaths, and disparities, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and other minoritized groups in low-income communities in East Gainesville and Alachua County. The CDRC is supported by the NCI-designated UF Health Cancer Institute.

Requirements

• Able to speak, read, and understand English
• At least 21 years of age or older
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Nice To Haves

• Community-based research experience or interest in conducting health-related research
• Ability to communicate effectively with community members
• Familiarity with the health concerns and needs of underserved communities
• Passion for reducing cancer disparities and improving community health
• Established connections within Gainesville and Alachua County communities
• Learns quickly
• Has a high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Recruit diverse participants for health promotion and cancer prevention related research studies, and collaborate with CDRC partner churches
• Screen potential participants and obtain informed consent from participants involved in CDRC-led research studies
• Collect both baseline and post-intervention data from research participants in accordance with study protocols, including participant height and weight
• Distribute gift cards to participants after completion of designated study activities
• Conduct focus groups with select participants to gather qualitative data on group participants when applicable
• Attend monthly CDRC planning meetings and virtual weekly Community Scientist meetings to stay updated on study developments and needs
• Participate in approximately four hours of training to learn research tasks, participant interaction protocols, and data collection procedures
• Attend CDRC community engagement events throughout the year and distribute flyers at these events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED