What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Cal Poly Corporation?
Position Information
Job Title
Research Assistant
Posting Number
201000748
Posting Type
Regular
Contract End Date
06/30/2025
Salary Range
Hiring Range
$17.93- $23.90 per hour
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
If Part Time, List Work Hours
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Research Assistant conducts specific research protocols associated with assigned research projects related to health by assisting with screening and assessment of study participants, data collection processes and some basic data analysis. The Research Assistant supports the research unit in activities of recruitment, enrollment and follow-up of study subjects. Assists with research, maintains accurate and timely input of research data, and provides quality management oversight of records. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age and culture-specific needs of the English and Spanish-speaking participants. The position is for 32-40 hours per week determined at hire.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience with clinical research desirable
- Phlebotomy certification highly preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/English required
- Must be willing and able to travel to research locations within San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties
- Willingness to work on some evening or weekends as required.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and vehicle insurance
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R) is preferred
- Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet time lines
- Ability to lead others in managing tasks; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others
- Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff, Board of Directors, university community, including students, faculty and staff, and the public
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
- A background check is required for all regular benefited positions
- The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone
- Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
- Seeing to read a variety of materials
- Sitting or standing for extended period of time
- Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height
- Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
- Commuting on an as needed basis to outside meetings, training and research locations
Typical Essential Functions
- Recruit and screen participants
- Assist in the development and adaptation of assessment protocols for English and Spanish speakers
- Review assessment documents for accuracy and completeness
- Administer and collect measurements from participants
- Maintain accurate and timely input of research data and provide quality management oversight of records
- Assist in IRB submission
- Assist in ongoing project activities
- Help with on-boarding student workers
- Obtain informed consent from participants
- Schedule and conduct follow-up assessments
- Schedule team meetings on zoom or in-person
- Entering data collection instruments in RedCap
- Visually inspect all data for completeness
- Conduct clinic-based or at-home assessments, as needed
- Travel to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to conduct assessments
- Perform other duties assigned
Special Instructions to Applicants
Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.
Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CPC covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.
AA/EEO/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CPC covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.
AA/EEO/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
12/06/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Review of Applications Begin Date
12/06/2024
Salary : $18 - $24
