Research Assistant II (Student)

Overview

The salary for this position is $18.50 per hour and is non-negotiable.

This is a 20-hour per week position. This position will be based at the ICCRN offices in San Diego, CA, approximately 1 mile from the SDSU campus. Candidates must be currently enrolled at SDSU.

OVERVIEW

The Imperial County Clinical Research Network (ICCRN) is building the infrastructure (personnel, systems, policies, and procedures) for clinical research within the rural community of Imperial County, CA. Through ICCRN, SDSU and SDSU IV scientists and Innercare, a Federally Qualified Health Center, have partnered to develop a research agenda and associated infrastructure to support research across different diseases and health conditions to address health differences. Leveraging the existing relationships between these organizations, this National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)-funded initiative serves a hard-to-reach population in Southern California, with implications to other rural communities. Among other activities, ICCRN brings together advisory committees (clinician, community stakeholders and patients) to inform research priorities and associated infrastructure needs relevant to the health and well-being of Imperial County residents. ICCRN supports three research projects working with the healthcare partner organization. Further, ICCRN collaborates with another Clinical Research Network site and a coordinating center. The ultimate goal of this effort is to identify relevant, feasible, sustainable, and potentially translatable approaches for promoting health and well-being in rural, border communities in the U.S.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under direction of the ICCRN Research Manager, the Student Research Assistant (RA) will provide assistance and support to the ICCRN Research Manager and research team in conducting ICCRN activities. Activities are focused on both infrastructure and protocol development for ICCRN. This position will provide an opportunity to gain experience supporting a clinical network site as well as exposure to clinical research methods. The Student RA will primarily support and assist ICCRN research through the editing, refining, adapting, and proofreading a range of policies and procedures documents, tracking mechanisms, reports, and other research and research administration activities required to support the management of ICCRN. The Student RA may also support project-specific activities related to processing of data.

Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite) and excellent writing skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and format professional documents, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities, be flexible, and demonstrate strong detail orientation are essential. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and an energetic mind that is characterized by a commitment to openness, integrity and a community orientation.

Responsibilities

RESEARCH AND NETWORK SITE SUPPORT 85%

- Contributing to the writing, editing, proofreading, maintenance, and adaptation of a range of research-related documents, such as research protocols and procedures manuals, how-to guides, tracking spreadsheets, administrative forms and reports to support the development and management of generalizable ICCRN research resources and templates

- Adapting documents and written content to develop standardized health-related research resources

- Assisting with creating forms or simple surveys as needed to gather the required information for report and documentation preparation

- Assisting in creating and maintaining tracking system for ICCRN progress

- Contributing to preparation and submission of annual NIH progress reports and other compliance documentation, including IRB applications

- Participating in various ICCRN meetings as requested

- Supporting activities to evaluate ICCRN progress and activities

- Assisting with ICCRN data management and data quality control activities

- Assist with preparing research data and supporting documentation for submission to approved data repositories.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 15%

- Responding to emails and inquiries in a timely and professional manner

- Maintaining routine communication with supervisor and others providing assignments to ensure coordination and implementation of assigned activities are on target and within established deadlines

- Learning new software applications, such as REDCap or SPSS, as needed to support work assignments

- Ensuring compliance with SDSURF policies and procedures across all functions listed above

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

- Completion of sufficient lower division coursework

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

- OR - Equivalent of one year related experience in lieu of coursework

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

- Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.

- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.

- Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.

- SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.

- SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.