Job Description:
Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Clinical Research Assistant 2

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-29922
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

We are seeking a research assistant for a project focused on parental mental health for families from marginalized communities with an infant currently or formerly hospitalized in the NICU. The research project is evaluating the impact of Culturally Concordant Peer Groups for Black, Latino, and Indigenous families. The research assistant will be responsible for development of study materials, assisting with recruitment (at four NICU sites), distribution and collection of study forms, maintaining documentation of peer group participants, coordination of between study sites, setting up peer group sessions, human subjects compliance, data cleaning, and basic data preparation and analysis. Also, a potential for conducting individual and family interviews after guidance from PI about qualitative interviewing.

We are seeking a candidate with prior educational or work experience in the area of mental health, pediatrics or obstetrics, health disparities, language discordance, and working with families from diverse background. Prior work experience and deep understanding of working with underserved communities and people of color is particularly desirable, this includes the understanding of historical context and systemic barriers. Skills in qualitative interviewing, survey research, or support group format are helpful. Ability to speak Spanish fluently would be helpful but is not required.

Responsibilities

Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Prior experience with research project management.
• Experience in maternal or child health services research, survey research, qualitative research, statistical programming, and/or community-based interventions
• Prior educational or work experience in the area of health disparities.
• Prior work experience with underserved communities is particularly desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful but not necessary.
• Ability to use RedCap and Qualtrics, IRB interface.

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