What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Center for Innovative Public Health Research?
The Center for Innovative Public Health Research is seeking a dynamic, experienced public health professional to fill the role of Research Associate on an adolescent centered, NIH-funded research study.
About us : The Center for Innovative Public Health Research (CiPHR) has been quietly growing into one of the most innovative and progressive technology-focused organizations in the technology and public health space. We are a non-profit organization that primarily focuses on understanding how technology is affecting the health and well-being of youth, particularly LGBT youth, while also identifying ways we can harness the power of technology to promote healthy behaviors.
We are looking for MPH-trained professionals who want to be part of something bigger. The office setting promotes healthy lifestyle choices : We have two walking desks that can be used by the team. Each researcher has a standing desk. We have an outdoor space with an ocean view for breaks and lunch time, and are a 15-minute walk to the beach. Benefits include generous health, dental and vision insurance coverage, and 403b matching.
Research Associate Job Description
This is an in-office position. The applicant must be local to Orange County and able to work in our San Clemente office Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week . Applicants who need to relocate for the position will not be considered. Some nights and weekends, based on study needs, will be necessary.
The RA position provides a range of research / development activities, including the following :
- Leading a project, including ownership of milestones and deadlines
- Designing social media recruitment campaigns to engage young people in research
- Promoting participant retention through ongoing communication strategies
- Supporting and tracking IRB submissions to ensure ethical compliance
- Contributing to our organization’s social media presence by creating professional posts
- Assisting with the finalization of research documents, including formatting the document for particular journal requirements, the insertion of references, etc.
- Proofreading research documents, including journal articles and grant proposals
- Other duties as assigned
To perform the RA position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :
Qualifications :
CiPHR is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment for our employees.
Representation matters. Researchers who are part of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type : Full-time
Compensation is dependent upon experience.
Pay : $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations :
CiPHR is a 100% vaccinated and boosted research team. Researchers are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 unless they have a medical exemption.
Please send both a cover letter & resume to jobs @ innovativepublichealth.org to apply to this position.
Salary : $20 - $24