Research Associate I

Supports the implementation and coordination of a research and program portfolio led by Dr. Marina Reznik, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal, state, and private sponsors. The position supports clinical trials and clinical and community-based research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), approved study protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do

Coordinate daily research operations, schedule study activities, support research conducted in clinical, school-based, and community settings, and recruit, screen, consent, and follow study participants as appropriate. Collect, manage, and analyze research data; coordinate research specimens, study materials, and sponsor communications; and assist with regulatory documentation, research reports, manuscripts, and grant-related materials.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role contributes to the integration of research activities into patient-care workflows, supports participant recruitment and retention, and helps ensure the timely completion of study milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required; Master of Science (MS) degree preferred.
• Four to six years of experience using office, statistical, and bioinformatics or data-mining software preferred.
• Research experience in clinical and community-based research preferred.
• Experience working with pediatric participants is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant clinical research software required.
• Experience with REDCap, SPSS, SAS, Stata, or similar data-management and statistical analysis tools preferred.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training required, as applicable to study responsibilities.
• Native or fluent Spanish-English bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Background in life sciences, public health, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with children, adolescents, young adults, families, clinical teams, and community partners.