What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
Supervises day-to-day activities for several small scale project(s) or a complete phase of medium project, e.g., multi-year, budget under 200k annually. Recommends solutions to project design problems. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of project.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinates multiple small scale research projects or phases of a medium size project. Supervises staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance and assigning work. Develops project tools such as tracking forms, study questionnaires & chart review forms. Supervises overall recruitment activities of study participants to ensure eligibility. Makes final selection decision. Supervises data collection and on-site pretests of questionnaires. Oversees quality assurance. Drafts project progress reports e.g. data collection and data entry summations. Assists in development of study presentations and scientific manuscripts.
- Serves as a staff member on professional committees with other coordinators & investigators. Recommends solutions to project design problems. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Secondary Functions:
This is for 1-2 years. Continuation is contingent upon contract/grant funding.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in one or more of the technical areas required.
- Professional certification (e.g., RN, RHIT, RD, etc.) may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Education
- Bachelors degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field required, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Working knowledge of research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing and qualitative data interpretation.
- Strong knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, and database applications.
- Able to generate flow charts, charts review instruments, design questionnaires, and interpret data.
- Strong project coordination skills required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
