PREVENT Research Assistant (Arabic or Spanish Bilingual Required)
About The Position
The Department of Research & Health Promotion supports SYHealth’s clinical care through health promotion, research, and care coordination programs. The PREVENT Research Assistant supports the day-to-day functions of the PREVENT Research Program, which aims to expand respiratory pathogen testing and provide rapid turnaround of results among SYHealth patients and the broader community. Under the supervision of the Program Manager and Program Coordinator, the Research Assistant recruits and enrolls study participants, obtains informed consent, collects and enters data, and performs other assigned duties. The role requires Arabic or Spanish bilingual proficiency.
Requirements
- One year of related experience; experience in research or health promotion is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Bilingual Arabic or Spanish proficiency.
- Exceptional communication and writing skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
- Administrative skills and time-management proficiency.
- Experience and knowledge with Microsoft software.
- Protecting Human Subjects Research Training through CITI or NIH; may be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience in research or health promotion.
- Familiarity with Excel and database management software such as REDCap.
Responsibilities
- Edit and submit study protocols and other required research documentation.
- Provide information regarding respiratory pathogen prevention and testing.
- Recruit and enroll study participants according to study protocols.
- Obtain informed consent from study participants.
- Enter data using study data management systems such as REDCap, Access, or EPIC.
- Perform or assist with routine data verification and quality controls to ensure data integrity and consistency.
- Assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment or instrumentation as instructed.
- Track research participants and perform follow-up tasks according to study protocols.
- Follow study protocols, including IRB requirements, SOPs, and MOPs, and adhere to Good Clinical Practice and ethical research principles.
- Support established recruitment and retention goals.
- Follow guidelines for venipuncture, heel or finger sticks, and/or saliva sample collection.
- Provide assistance to the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, and Program Supervisor as needed.
- Participate in educational programs to support professional growth and development.
- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as directed.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
