Research Assistant II - School of Public Health (Bilingual - Spanish)

We are hiring a full-time Research Assistant II to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston. This role supports the planning and implementation of school-based vaccination clinics through clinic preparation, community outreach, participant recruitment, data collection, and administrative activities.

About the Program

All for Them is a multilevel, multicomponent program that aims to increase Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among youth in multiple medically underserved areas across Texas. Project activities include delivery of a bilingual social marketing/education campaign, school-based vaccination clinics at public middle and high schools, and school nurse education to improve communication with parents about HPV vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Assists project coordinators with day-to-day activities, organizing project materials, and administrative tasks.
• Prepares vaccine consent packet materials for adolescent vaccination clinics held in three Houston-area public school districts in middle and high schools.
• Participates in preparation for and implementation of school-based vaccination clinic activities. Regular travel within Harris County is required 2-3 times per week on average (up to 35 miles from the Texas Medical Center).
• Assists with implementation of parent and community education events and activities. Rare evening or weekend work may be required for these events.
• Assists with program evaluation activities, including field-based data collection and data entry.
• Conducts recruitment and administers phone surveys to parents of middle school students in partner districts. Survey administration may be scheduled for evenings or weekends periodically.
• Maintains project and office supplies and keeps up with re-stocking needs.
• Learns and follows all human subject research trainings to ensure respect for and protection of human subjects.
• Learns and follows all study protocols to ensure accuracy and standardization of procedures.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field (required). May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
• One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment (required). May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
• Strongly prefer fully bilingual in English and Spanish – speak, read, and write.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided). Position requires regular travel to multiple sites each week.
• Flexible schedule with availability for early morning or evening clinics (preferred).
• Knowledge of concepts of public health research (preferred).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Drive applications, and internet use.
• Experience using REDCap and/or QuestionPro (preferred).
• Certification for Protection of Human Research Subjects must be completed within 5 days of employment.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – equating to around 37-38 days per year). Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.