Research Aide

Requirements

• High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job profile Summary:
• Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects. Responsible for following lab safety standards.
• Job Description:
• This position is fixed-term through May 2027, with the possibility of extension.
• Position Pay Rate:
• $25.00 per hour
• Essential Duties:
• Support participant recruitment and engagement, particularly with Spanish-speaking families
• Assist with the informed consent process and ensure participants understand study procedures
• Administer surveys to study adult and child participants
• Assist with data collection activities, including height and weight measurements and Veggie Meter scans
• Help prepare, organize, and transport research materials to data collection sites
• Maintain accurate data collection records and follow study protocols
• Assist with coordination of data collection activities at participating community locations
• Respond to phone calls from participants inquiring about the research study
• Additional research tasks assigned by the Program Manager and research team
• Use basic math
• Other duties as assigned
• Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• Experience as a Community Health Worker or similar community-based health role
• Familiarity with school- and community-based public health programs
• Experience working with families in the Phoenix area
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (comfortable interacting with children and parents/caregivers)
• Professionalism and ability to represent the research team in community settings
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
• Comfort following standardized measurement protocols (e.g., height, weight, Veggie Meter, surveys)
• Basic technology skills, including use of tablets/iPads, Qualtrics survey platform, and data entry
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
• Willingness to complete required research trainings (e.g., human subjects research training)
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of research equipment and materials
• Availability to travel to recruitment and data collection sites
• Reliability and punctuality in attending scheduled recruitment and data collection activities
• Prior experience with recruitment, data collection, data entry for research studies
• Completion of community health worker certification and/or training
• Working Environment:
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Use office equipment, i.e. printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, calculator
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, may include/subject to resolution of conflicts
• Use of software/computer equipment for extended periods of time
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data/results of tests conducted
• Use an ASU or personal vehicle to travel to different campuses
• Travel to recruitment and data collection sites
• Use Veggie Meter, Digital Scale, Stadiometer lab equipment
• Frequent lifting and transport up to 25 pounds
• Department Statement:

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Additional Information

Job Profile: Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt Job Family: Lab and Research Support Time Type: Part time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $25.00 USD Hourly Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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