Research Associate I- Sacramento - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Verified Company

Sacramento, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, communicative, and detail oriented individual to recruit and perform interview activities for the Life After 90 Study (LA90) and the Kaiser Healthy Aging and Diverse Life Experiences Study (KHANDLE) in the
_Greater Sacramento Area_.

The LA90 study aims to estimate incidence of cognitive impairment in a diverse cohort of participants age 90 and older.

We also seek to identify cognitive risk and protective factors and understand the pattern of cerebral and brain pathologies in a diverse population of 90+ year old's.

The KHANDLE study aims to evaluate how early-life conditions influence racial and ethnic differences in dementia rates, and to understand risk factors for cognitive decline later in life.

Coordinates small scale project(s) e.g., less than one year, under 100k annually. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of assignment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Coordinates recruitment of participants and develops information packets for the participants. Monitors and tracks participant progress throughout the project and provides followup as needed. Assists with development of research instruments. Trains research assistants.
Edits and manipulates data; performs data manipulation to produce progress reports including basic statistical analyses. Maintains project records & reports. Reviews literature relating to research project. May conduct detailed, complex inperson or telephone interviews. May be responsible for data quality assurance. May coordinate small scale research projects.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience in one or more of the technical areas required
Professional certification (e.g., RN, RHIT, RD, etc.) may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

Experience with interviewing & chart review.
Basic knowledge of questionnaire design & simple data analysis & interpretation.
Familiar with medical terminology.
Must be able to work in Labor/ Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field preferred, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are a must. Experience with recruitment and retention of an aged cohort is a plus.
Ability to maintain meticulous organization of study related documents; ability to maintain excellent, tactful communication with research participants and study staff.

Secondary Functions:

Must be able to lift 25lbs, have own car, valid drivers license and willing to travel through greater Sacramento area.
Travel to Pleasanton as needed.
This is for 12 years.

PrimaryLocation :
California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Medical Offices 1

HoursPerWeek : 24

Shift :
Day

Workdays :
Tue, Wed, Thu

WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 05:30 PM

Job Schedule :
Part-time

Job Type :
Standard

Employee Status :
Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level :
Individual Contributor

Job Category :
Research and Development,Research & Development

Department :
Oakland Reg Broadway - RI Medical Records_Recharge - 0201

Travel :
Yes, 75 % of the Time