AoURP Research Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish Required)

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

46d•$26 - $33

About The Position

The San Ysidro Health Research and Health Promotion Department supports the health center’s clinical care through health education, health promotion, and research programs for patients and community members. Under the direct supervision of the All of Us Research Program Supervisor, the Research Assistant supports the program’s day-to-day functions, focusing on enrolling pediatric patients and their families. The role primarily involves recruiting and enrolling participants and collecting and entering data. The Research Assistant edits and submits study protocols and required research documentation, obtains informed consent, collects physical measurements and biospecimens, and enters and verifies data using study systems such as REDCap. The position supports participant retention and follow-up, helps maintain research equipment, and develops strategies to advance recruitment, enrollment, and retention goals. The role also provides assistance to the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, and Program Supervisor as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a similar field, bilingual English/Spanish ability, and experience in public health, research projects, and/or community-based organizations. A Human Subjects Protection Certificate is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The role may require evening or weekend work and staffing coverage at any SYHealth facility as needed. Physical requirements include prolonged standing, sitting, walking, and lifting, as well as reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a similar field.
Experience working in public health, research projects, and/or with community-based organizations.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive customer service skills, active listening, and ability to provide support and guidance to others.
Strong organizational ability and analytical skills.
Ability to remain focused and concentrate in a noisy environment.
Ability to handle multiple job functions simultaneously.
Ability to work harmoniously with others as a team member.
Human Subjects Protection Certificate, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to meet pre-employment requirements, including I-9, physical, positive background and reference checks, completed application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.
Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Excel and database management software such as REDCap.

Responsibilities

Edit and submit study protocols and other required research documentation.
Engage, recruit, and enroll study participants according to study protocols.
Obtain informed consent from study participants.
Enter data using the study data management system, such as REDCap.
Perform or assist with routine data verification and quality controls to ensure data integrity and consistency.
Support participant retention and completion of program activities through in-person, virtual, or other methods.
Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment or instrumentation as instructed.
Collect physical measurements and biospecimens according to study protocols.
Track research participants and complete follow-up tasks according to study protocol.
Identify and implement strategies to increase recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
Assist with tasks that support established recruitment and retention goals.
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.