Research Assistant
Caring Health Center

Job Order #: 22002849

Springfield, MA 01103

Full Time

40 hours per week

POSTED 1/13/2025

CLOSE DATE 2/21/2025

Job Description

Research Assistant

Job Category: Research
Requisition Number: RESEA001032
Full-Time
On-site
Springfield, MA 01103, USA

Job Details
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Reports to:                 Vice President, Research & Population Health
Salary/Status:           Non-Exempt
Hours:                        40 hours/week

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's Degree (Bachelor's Degree preferred) or equivalent background and experience
At least 2 years of experience working in a primary care, research, or community-based environment, or one year of experience with social science or public health research or the equivalent.
Complete fluency in oral and written English.
Fluency in another language (Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, or Nepali, preferred).
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented
Ability to use a computer, Microsoft Office, proficient in accessing and searching the internet and in developing/maintaining Google docs, Excel spreadsheets, and other study-related systems/ platforms
Must have the ability to be on-site and travel between health center sites, partner organizations, and attend regional/state-wide meetings (having own transportation preferred)

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist investigators and research team with all phases of research development and implementation (e.g., protocol development, IRB application/renewal, data tracking, reporting, dissemination)
Demonstrated outreach and interviewing experience
Conduct structured interviews with community members and study participants
Build and maintain positive relationships with study participants and community members
Facilitate passive referrals to appropriate health and social service agencies
Support participant recruitment and retention efforts
For bilingual candidates, provide real-time translation during community engagement activities
Extract and compile data from electronic medical records and other clinical sources
Transcribe data collection materials from in-depth participant interviews, focus groups, etc.
Enter and validate research data into designated database systems
Assist in organizing and maintaining research files and documentation
Support quality control processes for data accuracy and completeness
Help prepare data for analysis and reporting/dissemination
Maintain detailed documentation of all research activities and participant interactions
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Assist with preparation of research materials and documentation
Support compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements
Attend and contribute to research team meetings
Must show discretion in the handling of confidential information
Must possess the ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions when necessary

Working Conditions:

Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and typing on a computer; ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to perform moderate activities such as climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds at times; and potential exposure to adverse outdoor environmental conditions.



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