Job Description

SUMMARY:

Join the vibrant team at the Pediatric Health Disparities Research Program at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School as a full-time Clinical Research Assistant. Dive into innovative research studies focusing on pediatric behavioral health specifically exploring asthma and sleep patterns among urban school aged children. Collaborate with esteemed faculty supervisors who are pioneers in clinical psychology and pediatric health disparities research.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Clinical Research Assistant you will be at the forefront of groundbreaking research initiatives. Your contributions to these initiatives will include:

Data Collection: Engage in diverse data collection methods including questionnaires interviews electronic monitoring devices and biological samples.

Data Management: Meticulously organize and input data guaranteeing accuracy and reliability

Project Implementation: Assist in all aspects of research projects including administrative tasks communication with team members school personnel and community stakeholders.

Meeting Coordination: Lead meetings document decisions and drive progress to achieve study objectives efficiently.

Milestone Tracking: Help to monitor and report study milestones ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones.

Research Dissemination: Support senior personnel with the dissemination of research findings such as conference presentations manuscripts and grant proposals.

Lab Organization: Contribute to maintaining an efficient and well organized research laboratory to optimize operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree in psychology public health or a related field required.

Passion and Commitment: A passion for health equity work and a readiness to make a minimum two year employment commitment.

Research Experience: Experience with behavioral health research methodologies including participant recruitment and qualitative interviewing.

Flexibility and Mobility: Reliable transportation for offsite visits and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support our research families as they participate in our studies.

Exceptional Skills: Strong multitasking and time management abilities critical thinking and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Communication Prowess: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Tech Savvy: Proficiency in relevant computer applications for research purposes and or an ability and willingness to learn new applications as needed i.e. Microsoft Office 365 REDCap SPSS ASANA

Diversity and Inclusion: Experience working in ethnically culturally and racially diverse environments with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. However please note that hours may vary on any given day based on the needs of the study. We operate on a flex time basis to meet the fluctuating demands of our research projects and foster effective teamwork. Our research requires that team members have the flexibility to conduct research sessions in the evening and on weekends as necessary.

BENEFITS:

For qualifying positions w e offer:

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Education Assistance and Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Professional Growth: Benefit from professional development opportunities and mentorship

from leading scholars in the field of pediatric health disparities.

Meaningful Impact: Engage in research that addresses pediatric health disparities

contributing to improved outcomes for children and youth

AND MORE

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are passionate about pediatric health research and committed to making a difference in the lives of children we invite you to apply for the position of Clinical Research Assistant. Together we can advance our understanding of pediatric behavioral health and contribute to the development of interventions to promote health equity. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital RIH

Work Type: FULL TIME

Shift: Shift 1

Union:  NON UNION

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