Pro Tem Spanish Speaking Research Assistant

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The Research Assistant will be responsible for in-person and remote data collection for a broad set of assignments for Dr. Stephanie De Anda and Dr. Camille Cioffi’s federally funded human subjects research project. These projects are complex and includes coordinating with multiple community agencies, longitudinal research studies, community partnerships, and human subjects data activities. The Research Assistant must be Spanish and English speaking. The Research Assistant will be responsible for working with community partners who are SUD services providers. This includes tracking recruitment and retention of participants, facilitating project assessment, and ensuring quality and integrity of data collected for the project. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Lab Manager and the principal investigators to implement human subjects research activities primarily for recruitment, data collection, and data entry. The Research Assistant will collect data in the form of interviews, surveys, observation tasks, dynamic assessments with children and their parents using standardized procedures. Recruitment and data collection may occur in-person within family homes or at community organization sites, or remotely via video conference. In addition, the Research Assistant may support with entry and coding of collected data. This position will provide technological support and perform administrative tasks as needed to ensure effective and accurate data collection procedures. The Research Assistant will ensure data collection adheres to study protocols and be responsible for data reconciliation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, prevention science, communication disorders and science, education, public health, or other closely related field, or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education.
Experience following protocols for assessing or delivering care to children and adults (for example, human subjects data).
Bilingual Spanish, sufficient to obtain, provide, or exchange information.
Ability to provide expertise in conducting standardized interviews, assessments, and other human-subjects research activities, including participant recruitment and data management.
Ability to operate and manage technical equipment used in research and data collection (e.g., cameras, audio recorders, tablets, mobile devices) with accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, overlapping deadlines, and frequent interruptions while maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to obtain, provide, and exchange information with project collaborators and staff while maintaining sensitivity, confidentiality, and diligence in handling personnel and human‑subjects data.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including during home visits, community‑based work, or other field‑based data collection activities.
Ability to represent PSI in a professional and courteous manner with a wide range of stakeholders, including investigators, staff, administrators, students, and research participants.
Ability to manage complex or dynamic work environments in a calm, constructive, and professional manner.
Ability to learn, understand, explain, and comply with university and government policies, rules, and regulations.
Flexibility is required regarding work schedule and time (must be available on weekends and evenings) and includes frequent travel
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive frequently to data collection sites using a university provided vehicle and must be able to complete the Driver Certification Form prior to driving a University owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting standardized interviews or assessment protocols.
Experience with substance use disorder.
Experience with child language delays and disorders.
Experience working with Spanish speaking families.
Experience with Microsoft Office and other software programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, REDCap, Zoom and Qualtrics.
Experience with in home data collection including collecting video data.

Responsibilities

In-person and remote data collection
Coordinating with multiple community agencies, longitudinal research studies, community partnerships, and human subjects data activities
Tracking recruitment and retention of participants
Facilitating project assessment
Ensuring quality and integrity of data collected for the project
Implement human subjects research activities primarily for recruitment, data collection, and data entry
Collect data in the form of interviews, surveys, observation tasks, dynamic assessments with children and their parents using standardized procedures
Support with entry and coding of collected data
Provide technological support and perform administrative tasks as needed to ensure effective and accurate data collection procedures
Ensure data collection adheres to study protocols and be responsible for data reconciliation