Research Assistant II

Job Profile Summary 

This role focuses on performing work related to research and development of new products, innovation, and improvement of products and processes.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Research Programs and Projects duties: Supports the development of new products and innovation.  Positions in this family perform basic, translational, and/or clinical research towards solving a specific problem for an entity or community. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.   Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Job Overview 

Under the supervision and direction of the Principal investigator, this position conducts research activities which include, but are not limited to, reviewing and summarizing literature, data preparation and analysis, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.  

The Center for Community-Engaged Medicine is hiring a research assistant to help with project management and execution. The primary responsibility will be in supporting the dissemination and implementation of the HOPE framework. This research-based framework for care places the identification, honoring, and promoting positive experiences at the center of child and family services. HOPE-informed care seeks to be strength-based, evidence-informed, and
child and family centered. Agencies and organizations across the US and beyond are currently using this framework to improve care. More information is available at: https://positiveexperience.org/

This position may be fully in-person, fully remote, or hybrid.

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in an Educational Related Program, relevant to research. 

2. Two (2) years of research experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience working in a multicultural setting

2. Master’s degree in a quantitative or scientific area of study. 

3. Three (3) years of academic, clinical, or scientific research in a medical or social science setting. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Facilitates data collection and ensuring that all data is collected in a timely fashion, which includes identifying missing data and implementing data checks, as well as generation of reports. 

2. Performs tasks which may require familiarity with a variety of protocols, techniques and equipment.   

3. Maintains and updates records, reports and files as required. 

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