Title: Research Associate II [Temporary]
Location: Vallejo, CA
Supervises day-to-day activities for several small scale project(s) or a complete phase of medium project, e.g., multi-year, budget under 200k annually. Recommends solutions to project design problems. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of project.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates multiple small scale research projects or phases of a medium size project.
- Supervises staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance and assigning work.
- Develops project tools such as tracking forms, study questionnaires & chart review forms.
- Supervises overall recruitment activities of study participants to ensure eligibility.
- Makes final selection decision.
- Supervises data collection and on-site pretests of questionnaires.
- Oversees quality assurance.
- Drafts project progress reports e.g. data collection and data entry summations.
- Assists in development of study presentations and scientific manuscripts.
- Serves as a staff member on professional committees with other coordinators & investigators.
- Recommends solutions to project design problems.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in one or more of the technical areas required. Professional certification/licensure (e.g., RN, RHIT, RD, etc.) may substitute for two years of experience.
- Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of equivalent experience in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field required.
- Working knowledge of research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing and qualitative data interpretation.
- Strong knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, and database applications.
- Able to generate flow charts, charts review instruments, design questionnaires, and interpret data.
- Strong project coordination skills required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
++ This is a temporary position. Expected length of employment up to 1yr from date of hire (January 2012 - December 2012)++
