Research Assistant II Non-Lab
Core
Support the implementation of the Minding Our Future and LIFELONG nutrition and physical activity research studies at an independent living community.
Role type
Research Assistant (non-lab, field-based)
Builds
Data collection for nutrition, physical activity, and mindfulness studies
Domain
Public Health / Nutrition / Gerontology
Deliverable
client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Participant engagement, study protocol management, data entry, wearable device guidance, physical measurement collection, logistics coordination, adverse event documentation, clerical support
Preferred skills
Nutrition research experience, physical activity research experience, mindfulness research experience, independent work, confidential data handling
Technologies
Computer software, study databases, wearable devices
Responsibilities
Serve as liaison between participants and research team; support participant engagement and motivation; manage daily study operations per protocol; communicate with residents to address concerns and provide tech assistance; assist in completing study questionnaires; guide participants on wearable devices and collect physical measurements; maintain attendance records; manage confidential data collection, entry, and storage; coordinate logistics for onsite activities; schedule instructors and facilitators; lead 30-minute walking groups; document adverse events; provide clerical support.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC