Research Associate I- Pleasanton

About the position

The position involves coordinating small-scale research projects, primarily focused on recruitment and data management. The role requires working under general supervision and includes responsibilities such as participant recruitment, data manipulation, and maintaining project records. The position is contingent upon contract or grant funding and may require travel to various Kaiser Permanente facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates recruitment of participants and develops information packets for the participants.
• Monitors and tracks participant progress throughout the project and provides follow-up as needed.
• Assists with development of research instruments.
• Trains research assistants.
• Edits and manipulates data; performs data manipulation to produce progress reports including basic statistical analyses.
• Maintains project records & reports.
• Reviews literature relating to research project.
• May conduct detailed, complex in-person or telephone interviews.
• May be responsible for data quality assurance.
• May coordinate small scale research projects.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in one or more of the technical areas required.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Experience with interviewing & chart review.
• Basic knowledge of questionnaire design & simple data analysis & interpretation.
• Knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, & database applications.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Must be able to work in Labor/ Management Partnership environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field preferred, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must have valid Drivers License.