AoURP Research Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish Required)

Position Summary:
The San Ysidro Health (SYHealth) Research and Health Promotion Department augments the health center’s clinical care with health education, health promotion, and research programs for patients and community members. Under the direct supervision of the All of Us Research Program Supervisor, the Research Assistant will help support day to day functions of the All of Us Research Program with a focus on enrolling pediatric patients and their families. Primary responsibilities include recruitment and enrollment of participants along with data collection and entry.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Edit and submit study protocols and other required research documentation
Engages, recruits, and enrolls study participants according to study protocols
Obtains informed consent for all study participants
Performs data entry using the study data management system (ie; REDCap)
Performs or assists with routine data verification and quality controls to ensure data integrity and consistency
Retains participants into the program by supporting completion of additional program activities through various methods (e.g., in-person, virtual)
Assists in the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment and/or instrumentation as specifically instructed
Collects physical measurements and biospecimen according to study protocols
Tracks research participants and performs follow-up tasks according to study protocol
Identifies and implements strategies to increase recruitment, enrollment and retention efforts
Provides assistance in a variety of tasks in support of established recruitment and retention goals
Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, and Program Supervisor as needed

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed
Performs other duties assigned

Job Requirements
Experience Required:

Experience working in the field of public health, research projects, and/or working with community based organizations

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or similar field

Certifications Required:

Human Subjects Protection Certificate (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Provides positive customer service skills; is an active listener and provides support and guidance to others

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

Superb organizational ability and exceptionally analytical
Good organizational skills and ability to remain focused and concentrate with noise around
Ability to handle multiple job task functions simultaneously
Ability to work harmoniously with others as a team member

Equipment Used:

Computers, Software systems, Scanner, Telephones, Copy and Fax machines. Familiarity with excel and database management software (ex: REDCap)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Prolonged, extensive, and considerable standing/sitting/walking/lifting
Manual dexterity and mobility
Always reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, crouching
May be required to work evenings and/or weekends, and provide staffing coverage at any SYHealth facility as needed

Universal Requirements:
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.