The Research Assistant will conduct research activities for the Health Aging Initiative (HAI), a longitudinal study investigating risks and protective factors related to health and disease in aging
Job Summary
The Research Assistant will conduct research activities for the Health Aging Initiative (HAI), a longitudinal study investigating risks and protective factors related to health and disease in aging.
Roles within this position include communicating with a diverse population of older adults, data collection and management, conducting study assessments both over the phone and in-person, processing participant reports, and maintaining records for internal and external regulatory purposes.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and previous work with older adults is strongly preferred.
Matching Summary
The Research Assistant will conduct research activities for the Health Aging Initiative (HAI), a longitudinal study investigating risks and protective factors related to health and disease in aging.
Salary
$21.24 - $31.86
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Conduct research activities
Data collection and management
Administer questionnaires
Conduct in-person assessments
Working knowledge of research protocols
Excellent communication skills
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of aging research
Familiarity with REDCap
Proficiency in Russian, Spanish, Cantonese
Positive demeanor and good intuition
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
2-3 years relevant clinical or academic research experience preferred
Access to a car and ability to travel locally
Previous work with older adults strongly preferred