Research Project Associate

Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Part Time Research Program Associate!

Hourly Rate: $23.00

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

A hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays

3 Personal Days

Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

position Summary:

The Research Program Associate under direction of the Principal Investigator and program coordinators to coordinate and implement research projects, ensuring that projects achieve their goals and objectives in a timely manner. The incumbent also assists in community outreach, participant/patient recruitment, data collection, process tracking, and have liaison responsibilities with CAH partners.

Required education and experience:

* Bachelor’s Degree or training in related field and at least one year of experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

* Working experience in racial ethnic minority communities and with all age groups including youth populations as well.

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Excellent communication skills

* Proficiency in Vietnamese, speaking and writing

* Evidence of strong writing skills.

* Detail oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to conduct research collaboratively

* Proficiency in working with diverse populations

Essential Duties:

* Project Support – assisting with project planning and implementation; community outreach, community site recruitment, participant recruitment; managing the logistics of and coordinating study visits; assisting with project data collection activities;

* Outreach to community- based organizations, faith-based organizations, cultural groups, schools and other community spaces

* Conduct culturally tailored health education workshops at community and faith-based organizations;

* Assist with project material translations from English into Vietnamese language;

* Project Tracking- Compile and prepare project tracking, verify information, identify discrepancies and makes corrections;

* Scheduling and Coordinating – Schedule appointments, assist in preparing for community program and project visits (checking the logistics and technical support, ordering and setting up logistics etc.) and other related duties;

* Foster relationships with community leaders and engage them in project meetings and activities;

* Participate in other projects and special events as required.

* Conduct community outreach, including organizing work-related community events and advocate CAH mission and programs

* Implement outreach methods to increase awareness of and collaboration on CAH studies/programs

* Assist to promote partnerships with diverse community-based and faith-based organizations and clinical partners

* Assist to provide culturally relevant training to community leaders/designated staff

* Assist to develop recruitment strategies and recruiting program participants

* Assist in delivering education and interventions to participants, based on study/program protocol

* Assist with data collection and data entry for community-based initiatives and research projects

* Performs other duties as assigned

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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