Research Assistant I

Research Assistant I University Hospitals - 3.8 Cleveland, OH Job Details $19.40 - $30.34 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Description About the Opportunity As a Research Assistant I, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and community-based initiatives that support healthcare improvement and population health outcomes. In this collaborative role, you'll work alongside researchers, clinicians, community partners, and healthcare leaders to help drive projects from concept through implementation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about research, public health, healthcare policy, or community impact and is looking to grow professionally in a mission-driven environment. What You'll Do Research & Project Support Support a variety of research and community-based projects in partnership with multidisciplinary teams. Assist with regulatory processes, including IRB submissions and continuing reviews for active projects. Help manage and organize project data, including database creation, data cleaning, and generating descriptive reports. Participate in data collection activities, chart reviews, subject data acquisition, and secondary dataset analysis when applicable. Collaborate with analysts and biostatisticians to prepare data tables, reports, and visual summaries. Writing & Analysis Conduct literature reviews and policy research to support programming, research initiatives, and strategic planning. Assist with developing research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and materials for funders and stakeholders. Support grant development efforts by helping prepare applications and responding to funding opportunities. Collaboration & Community Engagement Build relationships with community organizations and external partners to support collaborative projects. Work closely with physicians, nurses, hospital leadership, and stakeholders across local, state, and national organizations. Contribute to a collaborative and team-oriented environment focused on achieving departmental and organizational goals. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree preferred Master's Degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field preferred Experience Preferred candidates may have experience in: Healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based settings Research coordination, program evaluation, or grants management IRB processes and regulatory compliance Grant writing and funding support Event coordination or stakeholder engagement Skills for Success We're looking for someone who is: Collaborative and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities A strong communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills Skilled at problem-solving and critical thinking Comfortable working with data, databases, and statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, or SAS Able to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Why Join Us In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting impactful research and community initiatives while working with experienced professionals across healthcare and public health. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values learning, innovation, and meaningful contributions to patient and community outcomes. Commitment to Privacy & Compliance All team members are expected to protect and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with organizational policies, annual training, and compliance standards. Physical Demands Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Stooping Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently Travel Requirements 10%