Clinical Research Assistant

The Pediatric Health Disparities Research Program at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School seeks a Spanish-fluent full-time clinical research assistant for pediatric behavioral health research studies. These innovative projects utilize a multi-method, in-depth approaches to characterize asthma, sleep patterns and sleep settings of urban elementary-school-aged children in combination with biological measures that may differ based on children's ethnic background and may contribute to asthma outcomes.These studies are taking place through the Childhood Asthma Research Program (CARP) lab, which conducts research studies examining pediatric health disparities and developing interventions to improve health and sleep outcomes in children and youth. Faculty supervisors are members of the Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium and actively involved in research and clinical work with children.Specific tasks will include assistance with research participant recruitment and scheduling, administering semi-structured interviews and questionnaires to children and their parents, preparing and summarizing study results, and other tasks integral to research. Some amount of involvement in other studies in the lab will occur on an ad hoc basis. The research assistant may have the opportunity to participate in generating presentations and reports as the data permit.Our research protocols have been adapted to administer remotely while COVID-19 related social distancing measures are required.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:olCollect data in the form of questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, specialized electronic monitoring devices and biological samples (e.g., blood and saliva samples)Data organization and data entryAssisting with coordination of each aspect of the project, including administrative tasks and communication with all research team members, school personnel and other community members.Coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes, documenting of study decisionsAssistance with tracking and reporting study milestonesAssisting with preparing conference presentations, manuscripts and grant proposals/olMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:RequirementsolA bachelor's in psychology, public health or a related fieldMust be fully bilingual in spoken and written English and SpanishAbility to commit to the position for a minimum of 2 yearsExperience with research concepts and techniques, including qualitative interviewing and quantitative analysisA talent for multi-tasking and an aptitude for thinking on numerous levels simultaneouslyMust have a reliable car (mileage reimbursement provided)Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends to support staff and events and be on call as neededAbility to function autonomously in a collaborative interdisciplinary team involving research, medical and mental health careExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated strong administrative skills and a strong attention to detailStrong computer skillsAbility to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individualsExperience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environmentA reliable car (mileage will be reimbursed)Availability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends/ol

Pay Range:

$41,537.60-$68,556.80

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm, flexible as needed to accommodate participant schedules.

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes