Research Assistant II - Community Programs - Part Time

Research Assistant II - Community Programs - Part TimeLocation: Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasCategory: ResearchUTHealth Houston School of Public HealthRequisition #: 24000298What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.We are looking for a Part-Time Research Assistant II to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. The Research Assistant will participate in ongoing research activities, assisting in preparing documents, literature reviews, reports, and survey instruments. S/he will participate in writing manuscripts and conduct data analysis in preparation for papers, grants and other products. This project aims to develop and implement a cluster randomized trial of a community-based intervention program to encourage Latino day laborers to protect their health and reduce practices that expose them to COVID.Once you join us you won't want to leave . It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees

Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)

The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)

Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs

Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

Resources for child and elder care

Plus many more!

Position Summary:The person in this half time job (50% FTE) position assists in the day-to-day research activities of a communityrandomized trial to test an injury risk reduction program for Latino day laborers adapted fpr the COVID pandemic.Position Key Accountabilities:

Plans and implements research activities that may include some or all of the following: literature

reviews, assist with survey development in Spanish and English, prepares data coding andparticipates in data analysis.

Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project.

Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as

needed by the research project.

Assists with coordinating meeting activities, taking minutes and preparing slide presentations.

Works with the Project Coordinator to translate project materials and adapt documents into

culturally appropriate Spanish resources.

Assist in report and manuscript preparation and in developing presentations.

Stays abreast of new and updated literature reviews needed for manuscript development.

May collaborate with and provide guidance to field interviewers, research staff and/or other

assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.

May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress.

Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.Preferred:Advanced knowledge of health promotion and behavioral science concepts of research field.Fluent in SpanishBasic understanding of research methods and statistics.Good writing skills.Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.Preferred:Master's degree in public health or appropriate field of science relevant to ongoing study or relevantexperience in lieu of education.Minimum Experience:One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.#INRA25If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHouston​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.