Research Assistant - PD
Core
Conduct specific research protocols for age and culture-specific participant needs, including recruitment, data collection, and community engagement.
Role type
Research Assistant (Clinical/Community Health)
Builds
Clinical research studies and community health interventions
Domain
Healthcare research / Gerontology / Community health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Participant recruitment, data collection and coding, community outreach, study protocol implementation, confidentiality management, scheduling, independent judgment for referrals
Preferred skills
Counseling experience, education experience, outreach experience, familiarity with medical and social service providers
Technologies
PC software, word processing, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Recruit and enroll eligible participants; administer assessments and conduct home/community visits; collect and code research data; maintain study records and confidentiality; establish links with community groups; provide referral services to participants; track participant adherence and health risk behaviors; suggest improvements to data instruments.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC