• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $63,471.37 - $63,471.37

Position Summary

The Division of General Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Worker to contribute to several NIH-funded studies, notably the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and other population-based studies within the division.

The Research Worker will engage with study participants via telephone communication and in-person examinations at the Division's clinical research sites. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research interviewing by directly interacting with participants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for contact and retention of study participants.
• Obtain informed consent.
• Schedule examinations for study participants.
• Conduct telephone and in-person interviews using structured questionnaires.
• Verify the completeness of data within questionnaires.
• Monitor completed and incomplete data forms.
• Organize and maintain records pertaining to interviews, examinations, schedules, and related activities.
• Assist participants during examinations, including escorting them to designated locations.
• Conduct home visits as needed to perform research examinations and collect research data.
• Perform various research-related tasks such as obtaining consent, conducting anthropometric measurements and interviews, and collecting research data including blood pressure, spirometry, etc.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate research records.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related area and at least three years of related experience or Master's degree and at least one year of experience
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish (speaking and reading).
• Previous experience in clinical research, particularly in conducting research interviews.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, responsibility, and excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in recruitment, retention, and follow-up of the MESA cohort.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including word processing software and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made
• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

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