Research Assistant

Los Angeles County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will support the implementation of a feasibility pilot study focused on digital meal planning and food prescription support for pregnant women with diabetes. The position will assist with participant outreach informed consent data collection data management focus groups and weekly participant communication.

This position is a remote part-time as needed non-benefit eligible totaling approximately 100 hours over six months.

Southern Californiabased candidates preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct participant recruitment activities in collaboration with AltaMed staff.
Obtain informed consent via phone Zoom or in-person following IRB-approved procedures.
Collect enter and manage study data including glucose logs dietary recall links and survey completion tracking.
Conduct weekly check-ins with study participants to support engagement and troubleshoot app or grocery issues.
Distribute participant compensation (e-gift cards or physical cards) following approved protocols and maintain accurate records.
Conduct focus groups or one-on-one interviews with study participants.
Maintain secure HIPAA-compliant data storage using Heluna Health systems (e.g. OneDrive).
Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigator regarding study progress and any participant concerns.
Assist with preparation of study materials recruitment flyers or data summaries.
Provide administrative support for scheduling meetings or participant follow-up.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Minimum: Bachelors degree or current enrollment in public health nutrition social sciences or related field.
Experience with data collection focus groups human subjects research or participant outreach is highly desirable.
Preferred:
- Masters degree in public health or related field.
- Experience working with pregnant populations diabetes programs or community-based research.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

Required: Completion of CITI Human Subjects Research certification (may be completed at hire).
Must pass background check per Heluna Health policies.

Other Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with diverse patient populations.
Ability to conduct participant interactions via phone and Zoom.
Ability to conduct focus groups and/or one-on-one interviews.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and secure data-handling procedures (training provided).
Ability to work independently manage flexible hours and troubleshoot participant needs.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Occasionally
Walk: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Handling/Fingering: Occasionally
Reach Outward: Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Climb/Crawl/Kneel/Bend: Occasionally
Lift/Carry: Occasionally Up to 20 lbs
Push/Pull: Occasionally Up to 20 lbs
See: Constantly
Taste/Smell: Not Applicable

KEY

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General office or remote work setting; potential for occasional in-person work at clinic locations. Indoors temperature controlled.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service

SUMMARYThe Research Assistant will support the implementation of a feasibility pilot study focused on digital meal planning and food prescription support for pregnant women with diabetes. The position will assist with participant outreach informed consent data collection data management focus groups...