Research Associate I – Patient-Centered Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop proposals, protocols, and reports by conducting internet and literature searches.

• Execute literature reviews and summarize data from scientific publications.

• Engage in and supervise site recruitment, contracting, IRB submissions, site management, and training.

• Monitor enrollment and scheduling processes.

• Oversee data management, including entry and review.

• Aid in data analysis, qualitative coding, and the review of quantitative data tables.

• Conduct individual cognitive interviews and co-facilitate focus groups.

• Assemble data collection instruments.

• Retrieve epidemiological and clinical data.

• Perform model programming for substantial components of models.

• Delegate tasks and communicate effectively both within and outside the project team.

• Provide assistance with financial management.

• Support the implementation of simulation and decision-analytic models that evaluate the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions.

• Assist project managers across various projects.

• Draft sections of deliverables, which include reports, dossiers, protocols, and spreadsheets.

• Participate in the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and project proposals.

• Attend client meetings and prepare minutes from these meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of one year of experience in healthcare research; or a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with at least two years of experience in healthcare research.

• Coursework in implementation science and/or experience with implementation science studies is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or directly related experience may be deemed sufficient.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Basic understanding of research methodologies.

• Fundamental knowledge of implementation science theories, models, frameworks, and/or behavioral theories, models, and frameworks.

• Strong multitasking abilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• A problem-solving attitude.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.

• National medical and dental plans.

• National vision plan, including health incentive programs.

• Employee assistance and family support programs.

• Commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• A minimum of 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.

• Accident and life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering the chance to purchase company stock at a discount.

• Fully remote work opportunity.