Research Assistant, Part-Time/Bilingual (Jenkins, B)

About the role

Part-time, limited-term position supporting an NIH-funded pediatric asthma research study. The Research Assistant assists with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and ongoing study coordination. This role involves working closely with adolescents, caregivers, healthcare providers, and research staff, including reviewing medical records, conducting eligibility screenings, obtaining informed consent and assent, scheduling study visits, maintaining research databases, and ensuring accurate and confidential management of study data. The position offers experience in clinical research, participant recruitment, data management, and working with pediatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic medical records to identify potentially eligible adolescent patients with asthma
• Contact caregivers by telephone to introduce the study and assess interest in participation
• Explain study procedures to caregivers and adolescent participants
• Obtain informed consent from caregivers and assent from adolescents
• Schedule study visits and coordinate participant enrollment in the study
• Assist with additional research activities as needed
• Meet with research team members

Schedule

Position is 10 hours per week, primarily working 2–3 evenings (5–8 pm) and 1 weekend day for 2–3 hours (either Saturday 10 am–5 pm or Sunday 12 pm–5 pm). Schedule is flexible, allowing for adjustments to evenings and weekend times as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years of prior research experience, including knowledge of research methods and terminology
• Conversational fluency in both English and Spanish (medical terminology is taught on the job)
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with families
• Comfortable speaking with participants by telephone in Spanish
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience in psychology, health sciences, biology, or related field
• Experience working in clinical research, healthcare, or with pediatric populations
• Experience interacting with research participants
• Experience with REDCap, electronic medical records, or research databases

Pay

Anticipated pay range: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.