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Research Assistant, Part-TimeBilingual (Jenkins, B)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 23
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Part-Time Bilingual Research Assistant (Spanish/English) supports an NIH -funded pediatric asthma research study by assisting with participant recruitment screening enrollment and ongoing study coordination. Working closely with adolescents caregivers healthcare providers and research staff the Research Assistant reviews medical records conducts eligibility screenings obtains informed consent and assent schedules study visits maintains research databases and ensures the accurate and confidential management of study data. This role requires excellent communication organization and attention to detail while supporting the successful implementation of clinical research activities. This position involves working with families receiving care through the Childrens Hospital of Orange County ( CHOC ) and provides valuable experience in clinical research participant recruitment data management and working with pediatric populations. This position is 10 hours per week. The candidate will mainly work 2-3 nights (in the 5-8pm range) and 1 weekend day for 2-3 hours (either Saturday in the 10am-5pm range or Sunday in the 12noon-5pm range). We are flexible with the schedule in that the candidate can shift their nights and/or weekend times around when needed.
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
Required Qualifications
12 years of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology Conversational fluency in both English and Spanish (candidates need not know medical terminology as we teach this once hired) 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)
The Part-Time Bilingual Research Assistant (Spanish/English) supports an NIH -funded pediatric asthma research study by assisting with participant recruitment screening enrollment and ongoing study coordination. Working closely with adolescents caregivers healthcare providers and research staff the Research Assistant reviews medical records conducts eligibility screenings obtains informed consent and assent schedules study visits maintains research databases and ensures the accurate and confidential management of study data. This role requires excellent communication organization and attention to detail while supporting the successful implementation of clinical research activities. This position involves working with families receiving care through the Childrens Hospital of Orange County ( CHOC ) and provides valuable experience in clinical research participant recruitment data management and working with pediatric populations. This position is 10 hours per week. The candidate will mainly work 2-3 nights (in the 5-8pm range) and 1 weekend day for 2-3 hours (either Saturday in the 10am-5pm range or Sunday in the 12noon-5pm range). We are flexible with the schedule in that the candidate can shift their nights and/or weekend times around when needed.
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
Required Qualifications
12 years of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology Conversational fluency in both English and Spanish (candidates need not know medical terminology as we teach this once hired) 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)
Required Experience:
Junior IC
