Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate II / Hybrid / Sonoma County

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of qualitative and/or quantitative interviewing experience necessary.
  • Preferred experience with CASI interviewing tools and with children, youth, and families.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college education in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit project participants and administer structured surveys and interviews.
  • Collect and maintain study data effectively.
  • Coordinate small research and evaluation projects as needed.
  • Track study participants throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with students, teachers, and staff for youth engagement initiatives.
  • Support the implementation of research protocols at Sonoma County school sites.

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel to offsite locations.
  • Grant-funded position with job security contingent on funding availability.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with leading experts in pediatric care and research.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children's Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work at local school sites approximately one to three days per week, with remaining workdays performed remotely. Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel to offsite locations is available in accordance with organizational policy.

Candidates must be based in the SONOMA COUNTY/SAN FRANCISCO BAY Area to accommodate required onsite visits to local schools.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Health Services & Behavioral Research Associate II under the supervision of the Research Associates/Research Managers, recruits project participants and administers structured and/or interview survey materials. May be responsible for data collection, data entry, and/or study documentation. May be responsible for coordinating small research and evaluation projects and staff. Duties are performed with supervision, feedback and guidance from principal investigators. May be responsible for tracking study participants throughout the project life.

The Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate II supports the day-to-day implementation of research protocols across Sonoma County school sites, coordinating participant visits, collecting and maintaining study data, and assisting with project operations. This role also collaborates with students, teachers, and staff to promote youth engagement in science, health, and sleep wellness initiatives while serving as a key resource for study-related activities and communications.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience Required:
  • 2+ years of qualitative and/or quantitative interviewing experience required.
Preferred:
  • Experience using CASI interviewing tools preferred. Experience working with children, youth, and families preferred.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access preferred.
Education/Licensure/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent. College education in related discipline preferred.

This is a grant-funded position, in whole or part. Terms and conditions of employment are contingent upon the availability of grant funding, which may be subject to change without notice.

Pay Scale Information

$71,760.00-$92,144.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, on Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Vermont Avenue. The hospital has been academically affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932 and the hospital features 401 pediatric beds. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults generally aged 0–21 throughout California and the west coast. The hospital also sometimes treats adults that require pediatric care. The hospital has a rooftop helipad and is an ACS verified level I pediatric trauma center, one of a few in the region. The hospital features a regional pediatric intensive-care unit and an American Academy of Pediatrics verified level IV neonatal intensive care unit. U.S. News & World Report ranks CHLA as the fifth best children's hospital in the United States and the best in California. It has also received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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