Research Associate

Heluna Health • San Francisco, CA

17d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Heluna Health invites applications for a Research Associate position in the
Center for Public Health Research (CPHR) at the San Francisco Department of
Public Health. CPHR is a research unit that engages in a wide range of public
health research including studies of populations at high risk for HIV infection.
CPHR has developed methods and strategies for tracking the HIV epidemic that
have been used locally and around the globe since the 1980s. The CPHR
Investigators are global leaders in the epidemiology of HIV infection, HIV
research training methods, and informing HIV prevention approaches.

In this role, the Research Associate will receive training and experience in
various aspects of conducting epidemiological studies, including interviewing,
counseling, and HIV test counseling. They will also assist in formative research
before data collection. The Research Associate will work on this innovative
project to recruit, survey, and conduct HIV and STI testing with the men who
have sex with men (MSM) population in San Francisco to better understand HIV
prevalence and HIV risk behaviors in this population. Due to the nature of the
study, work hours will include daytime, evening, and weekends, with emphasis on
late evenings. Must be willing to do venue-based outreach at various locations
such as bars and events across San Francisco. Successful candidates must be
prepared to work late evening and weekend hours. Must have open and flexible
availability to meet program needs. This is a fully in-person role.

This is a temporary, part time (25 hours) grant funded through December 2026,
benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Requirements

• Experience or willingness to learn how to conduct research interviews and obtain informed consent
• Experience or willingness to learn how to perform HIV testing
• Knowledge of, sensitivity to, and experience working with diverse communities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take responsibility for assignments with deadlines
• Knowledgeable of harm reduction principles
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LGBTQIA+ populations preferred
• Knowledge of San Francisco’s community-based organizations and service providers preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain informed consent, interview study participants, and complete detailed data forms
• Operate computerized data collection program on a laptop computer or other electronic device
• Provide appropriate referrals for social services in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Obtain and process specimens for HIV testing, provide HIV test counseling, disclose results, and provide appropriate referrals to care, if needed
• Contribute to other Center for Public Health Research projects, as needed
• Participate in meetings and quality control activities
• Perform other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees