Research Assistant Iii (Los Angeles Or San Diego County)

Research Assistant III (Remote – Los Angeles or San Diego County)

WHO WE ARE

ETR (Education, Training and Research) is a national non-profit passionate about our mission to improve health and increase opportunities for youth, families and communities. We seek to promote equity and justice through understanding and addressing the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment. As a learning organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value diversity and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas, collaboration and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships.  We are looking for people who share our passion for health equity, social justice and learning.

THE IMPACT WE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE

We envision a world where all people have the information, skills and opportunities to lead healthy lives. With the purpose of reducing disparities and increasing equity in health and education, we uplift and support our partners to do work across the country and around the globe in advancing health equity for youth, families and communities.

We achieve our vision and mission by linking innovation and research to practice. We drive the science through program development, applied research and evaluation and scale innovation through capacity building and dissemination.

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

The Research Assistant III will work under the direction of project/evaluation supervisor(s), with project team staff, in the timely accomplishment of varying research/evaluation activities. Current projects for which responsibility may be assigned include My Future Self, Noyce, and Health Connected Teen Talk High School Refresher. Position location in Los Angeles or San Diego County.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

• You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.
• You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others’ points of view to further our shared mission and vision.
• You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines. You are capable of using technology to effectively and professionally communicate with co-located and remote colleagues.
• You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Public Health, Educational Psychology, Education or related field.
• At least 3-4 years research/evaluation experience, preferably in Health Education or related field.
• Proficiency in Word, SPSS, relational databases (FileMaker, Access), Excel is required.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to timeline adjustments and reorganize work accordingly.
• Ability to assist with all levels of tasks in the development of research projects, from administrative duties to study design.
• Strong organizational, analytical, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
• Responsible and able to follow through on all tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel locally.
• The use of a personal vehicle or rental car for ETR business will require a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Other:

• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

Location: Remote – Los Angeles or San Diego County. Remote employment. Must be able to travel (within CA) for in-person data collection and tracking activities.

Starting Pay Range: $53,300 ($25.62 p/h) – 65,000 ($31.25) annually. The typical hiring range for this position is $53,300 ($25.62 p/h) to $59,100 ($28.41 p/h) at 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

WORKING AT ETR

ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(K) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay.  You will contribute to making a difference in the world!

For more detailed information about this position and ETR, please visit our website:

www.etr.org

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to:

https://www.etr.org/about-us/careers/

ETR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO and AA Employer/VET/Disabled

ETR is an equal opportunity employer and supports a vision where all staff – regardless ofrace,ethnicity, sexual orientation, genderidentity,age, socioeconomicbackground, orreligious affiliation – feel there is space for a diversity of experiences to be represented, respected and valued.