Job Details

ID #54123029
Estado California
Ciudad San luis obispo
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente California
Showed 2025-07-05
Fecha 2025-07-05
Fecha tope 2025-09-03
Categoría Servicio al cliente
Crear un currículum vítae
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Research Assistant - Bilingual

California, San luis obispo 00000 San luis obispo USA
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Job Description Summary

The Research Assistant conducts specific research protocols associated with assigned research projects related to health by assisting with screening and assessment of study participants, data collection processes and some basic data analysis. The Research Assistant supports the research unit in activities of recruitment, enrollment and follow-up of study subjects. Assists with research, maintains accurate and timely input of research data, and provides quality management oversight of records. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age and culture-specific needs of the English and Spanish-speaking participants. The position is for 32-40 hours per week determined at hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience with clinical research desirable

Phlebotomy certification highly preferred

Bilingual Spanish/English required

Must be willing and able to travel to research locations within San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties

Willingness to work on some evening or weekends as required.

Must possess a valid California driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and vehicle insurance

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R) is preferred

Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet time lines

Ability to lead others in managing tasks; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others

Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff, Board of Directors, university community, including students, faculty and staff, and the public

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance

A background check is required for all regular benefited positions

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone

Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard and calculator

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting or standing for extended period of time

Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height

Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects

Commuting on an as needed basis to outside meetings, training and research locations

Typical Essential Functions

Recruit and screen participants

Assist in the development and adaptation of assessment protocols for English and Spanish speakers

Review assessment documents for accuracy and completeness

Administer and collect measurements from participants

Maintain accurate and timely input of research data and provide quality management oversight of records

Assist in IRB submission

Assist in ongoing project activities

Help with on-boarding student workers

Obtain informed consent from participants

Schedule and conduct follow-up assessments

Schedule team meetings on zoom or in-person

Entering data collection instruments in RedCap

Visually inspect all data for completeness

Conduct clinic-based or at-home assessments, as needed

Travel to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to conduct assessments

Perform other duties assigned

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.

Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CPC covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.

All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.

EEO/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer

To Apply, please access this job through Cal Poly's website via this link: https://calpolypartnersjobs.org/postings/2135 and click "Apply for this Job"

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