Research Assistant II - School of Public Health (Bilingual)
- Employer
- The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
- Location
- Houston, Missouri
- Closing date
- Oct 26, 2021
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- Position Type
- Research Scientist / Analyst
- Hours
- Full Time
- Specialty
- Science and Technology Studies
- Organization Type
- Academic
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Department: School of Public Health
Location: Texas Medical Center- Houston, TX
Position Type: Full Time/ Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. This position would work with the Vales + Tu Project; an injury prevention program among Latino Day Laborers.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Certification/Skills:
Preferred:
Minimum Education:
Preferred:
Minimum Experience:
Preferred:
Physical Requirements:
Security Sensitive:
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Location: Texas Medical Center- Houston, TX
Position Type: Full Time/ Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. This position would work with the Vales + Tu Project; an injury prevention program among Latino Day Laborers.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. Research activities may include some or all of the following: participant recruiting and screening, data collection, field interviewer recruiting and training, and field observations.
- Assist in the translation of project materials and adapts documents into culturally appropriate Spanish resources.
- Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
- Monitors field outreach activities and supervises the work of the implementation team including interviewers, fidelity checkers, and promotores. Ensures sufficient inventory to support research projects.
- Conducts literature reviews in Spanish and English, assist with survey development, and data coding and analysis.
- Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
- As needed, coordinates meeting activities, takes meeting minutes, and prepares slide presentations. Supports project coordinator, research staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties.
- Participates in manuscript preparation, assist in writing project reports, and conference presentations.
- Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation, and codes.
- May participate in continuing education programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.
Preferred:
- Spanish fluency. Good writing and communication skills in Spanish and English.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelors degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in public health or the social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, social work) or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
- One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.
- May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Preferred:
- Basic understanding of research methods and statistics and/or qualitative data analysis. Familiarity with the Latino Immigrant population, particularly, Latino Day Laborers.
Physical Requirements:
- Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
- This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
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