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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 community
randomized trial to test an injury risk reduction program for Latino day laborers adapted fpr the COVID pandemic.

 Position Key Accountabilities:

1. 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 and
participates in data analysis.
2. Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project.
3. Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as
needed by the research project.
4. Assists with coordinating meeting activities, taking minutes and preparing slide presentations.
5. Works with the Project Coordinator to translate project materials and adapt documents into
culturally appropriate Spanish resources.
6. Assist in report and manuscript preparation and in developing presentations.
7. Stays abreast of new and updated literature reviews needed for manuscript development.
8. May collaborate with and provide guidance to field interviewers, research staff and/or other
assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
9. May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress.
10. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
11. 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 Spanish 

Basic 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 relevant
experience 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 § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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