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Kaiser Permanente · 4 hours ago

Research Specialist I, Research Support

California-Pleasanton-Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building B

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Research Specialist I to assist with research support by executing day-to-day operations of projects under supervision. The role involves supporting research studies, data gathering activities, and ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing information with coworkers and members. Listens to and addresses performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses, and takes action. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome

Completes routine work assignments by following procedures and policies and using data, and resources with oversight and management. Collaborates with others to address business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Adheres to established priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for improvement opportunities

Contributes to the execution of research studies by: supporting the collection of quantitative and/or qualitative data using defined research protocols with guidance; participating in orientation and training sessions, providing mentorship and guidance to others in data collection and project support activities; learning to code open-ended/qualitative responses and preparing data for analysis; supporting the review of data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data; performing tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, and follow-up with participants with guidance and supervision as needed; and answering participant questions regarding basic studies and escalating issues as needed

Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by: assisting in the development of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online

Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by: learning to use and/or using tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation; and assisting the documentation and maintenance of files related to study progress while escalating issues to project managers or investigators

Assists with research support operations by: executing day-to-day operations of projects with supervision; assisting in the support of research studies including ordering supplies, scheduling/coordinating meetings, filing, and copying; assisting the completion of literature reviews to support drafts of grant proposals; learning to draft Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; learning to draft Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and IRB approved protocols and learning how to handle research data