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Kaiser Permanente

Research Associate I - SOM

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A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.

$77,239 / year median in California

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Job Description

Job Summary:
Assists with and/or coordinates portions of research projects. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of assignment. The
KPSOM HSS
department mission includes: 1) the pursuit of a broad scholarship agenda that will improve population health and health care through systems transformation and redesign; and 2) delivery of an innovative foundational curriculum in four domains: community and population health, health care and social systems, quality and safety, and research methods to inform evidence-based clinical practice. This position will support a randomized controlled trial that will test whether telephone-based care coordination through 211 LA increases referral to and receipt of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)-related services for children ages 0-11 years and improves parent and child wellbeing outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Collect project data through interviews, chart review or other methods. Set up tracking tools, assist in develop forms and document procedures. Monitors and tracks study over time and provides follow-up as needed. Summarizes data for progress reports. Orient and provide training to team members and/or clinical staff on specific project tasks. If assigned to clinical trial, may work with monitors at clinical sites. Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards. Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials. Responsible for reviewing own work to ensure data quality. Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases. Identifies study issues and collaborates with team members to develop and implement solutions. Serves as a member on department or study-related committees. May assist with tracking information for invoices.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience Spanish level I required Education Bachelors degree
License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements:
Ability to identify and solve problems. Team-focused, detailed and goal-driven with professional oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with interviewing (by phone and/or in-person) and medical chart review. Minimum one (1) year of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to study populations (e.g., Spanish, Tagalog). Experience working with, or demonstrated familiarity with, the communities served by the studies.