Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinical Research Assistant

As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health of the people within our communities. We are seeking a Pediatric Behavioral HealthClinical Research Assistantto join us at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. The Pediatric Health Disparities Research Program at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School seeks a full-time Clinical Research Assistant for Pediatric Behavioral Health research studies. These innovative projects utilize multi-method, in-depth approaches to characterize asthma, sleep patterns and immune functions of urban children and youth. Spanish Fluency required.

Responsibilities:

• Collect data in the form of questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, specialized electronic monitoring devices and biological samples
• Assisting with coordination of each aspect of the project, including administrative tasks and communication with all research team members, school personnel and other community members.
• Coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes, documenting of study decisions
• Assistance with tracking and reporting study milestones
• Lab organization
• Data organization and data entry
• Assisting with preparing conference presentations, manuscripts, and grant proposals

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s in psychology, public health or a related field
• Bilingual in spoken and written English and Spanish
• Ability to commit to the position for a minimum of 2 years
• Experience with research concepts and techniques, including qualitative interviewing and quantitative analysis
• Transportation required for driving to offsite facilities (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• A talent for multi-tasking and an aptitude for thinking on numerous levels simultaneously

Working at Lifespan

At Lifespan, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems. Consistently awarded Magnet® status in nursing care, Lifespan is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care.

Job ID: 33223

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual preference or orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,123.20 - $66,206.40 per year

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Work Location: In person