Research Associate I

Kaiser Permanente • Pasadena, CA

99d

About The Position

Assists with and/or coordinates portions of research projects. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Team-focused, detailed and goal-driven with professional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with interviewing (by phone and/or in-person) and medical chart review.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field.
• Proficiency in additional languages relevant to study populations (e.g., Spanish, Tagalog).
• Experience working with, or demonstrated familiarity with, the communities served by the studies.

Responsibilities

• Collect project data through interviews, chart review or other methods.
• Set up tracking tools, assist in develop forms and document procedures.
• Monitors and tracks study over time and provides follow-up as needed.
• Summarizes data for progress reports.
• Orient and provide training to team members and/or clinical staff on specific project tasks.
• If assigned to clinical trial, may work with monitors at clinical sites.
• Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards.
• Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.
• Responsible for reviewing own work to ensure data quality.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.
• Identifies study issues and collaborates with team members to develop and implement solutions.
• Serves as a member on department or study-related committees.
• May assist with tracking information for invoices.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree