Research Assistant I (Temporary)

Vital Research•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vital Research is seeking four temporary Research Assistants to support their Aging & Disabilities team with two Quality of Life projects. These projects involve large-scale survey research with assisted living and nursing facility partners. The role focuses on scheduling and coordination, census coordination and data management, and research and evaluation support. While all team members receive training across core functions, day-to-day responsibilities will typically focus on a specific area of work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field.
One year of administrative, research, healthcare, or related experience.
Availability Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PST (approximately 40 hours/week as needed).
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Comfortable using virtual meeting platforms, including Zoom.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and data integrity.
Excellent organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service mindset.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow confidentiality, data security, and privacy protocols.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting research, evaluation, survey administration, or healthcare-related projects.
Familiarity with healthcare terminology and research methodologies.
Experience with Microsoft Access and survey software (e.g., Alchemer) preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule interviews between assisted living/nursing facility staff and Field Interviewers.
Conduct phone and email outreach to confirm appointments, provide reminders, and resolve scheduling needs.
Monitor project schedules, track activities, and communicate updates to internal teams.
Respond to facility administrator questions and support a positive survey experience.
Support research activities through surveys, focus groups, observations, interviews, verification calls, and collection of missing information from facilities.
Collect, clean, validate, and process census and research data using Microsoft Excel, Access, and related tools.
Organize, audit, and maintain quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare assignment materials and upload findings to secure databases.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, data security, and privacy requirements.
Meet project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Provide administrative support including meeting documentation, document formatting, printing, mailing, and other project-related activities.
Complete additional duties as assigned to support team and project objectives.