LIMITED DURATION

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of a Research Project Manager, performs operational activities for research project(s) including complex recruitment, data collection, and database management guided by written protocols. Assists in the development and maintenance of written study materials and protocols. Participates as part of the research team and may provide administrative support for the research study. May provide training and orientation to other staff as it relates to specific tasks. Often performs routine functions of Research Specialist I independently. Involves supervisor or other staff when needed for complex issues and as specified in written protocols. Requires knowledge of basic research methodology and tools.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Recruitment/Data Collection Activities: a) Performs complex recruitment and/or data collection activities requiring specialized skills, education, or experience (e.g., medical record reviews, interviews, mailed questionnaires, physical measurements, and quality assurance). b) Interacts and communicates with study participants effectively, responding to questions and referring to other staff as appropriate (e.g., when specified in written protocols or when question is outside of Research Specialist I scope).

• Administration & Communication a) May provide administrative support for the research study, including ordering supplies, scheduling/coordinating meetings, filing, copying, etc. b) Participates as part of the research team by attending meetings, recording minutes, identifying and communicating problems, and proposing solutions.

• Systems/Tracking - Development & Maintenance a) Assists in developing and/or maintaining written study materials, protocols, and documentation. b) Maintains and may develop computer files, databases and/or computer tracking systems for project documentation, monitoring, data collection, and data quality. c) Provides data reports.

• Training/Oversight/Mentoring a) May provide training and orientation to staff performing data collection or project support activities.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of working with relevant computer software. Relevant paid intern or volunteer experience may be considered towards the experience requirement.

  Education

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

  License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

  Additional Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of research methodology and data collection modalities relevant to the project, e.g. medical record review, interviewing, participant assessment, recruitment and retention.

• Depending on project, may require specific experience with data collection modalities.

• Relevant computer proficiency.

• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in health research.

• Intermediate or demonstrated knowledge of research methodology and data collection modalities relevant to the project (e.g. medical record review, interviewing, participant assessment, recruitment and retention).

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

• Associates degree in health sciences or health-related discipline.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Specialist Research I (KPWHRI) - Seattle

LOCATION: Seattle, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1292454

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.