HEALTH CARE - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II (REMOTE) ID - 1937
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Make a difference at OCHIN
OCHIN is a rapidly growing national nonprofit health IT organization with two decades of experience transforming health care delivery to drive health equity. We are hiring for a number of new positions to meet increasing demand. When you choose to join OCHIN, you have the opportunity to continuously grow your skills and do meaningful work to help fulfill our mission.
OCHIN provides leading-edge technology, data analytics, research, and support services to nearly 1,000 community health care sites, reaching nearly 6 million patients nationally. We believe that every individual, no matter their race, ethnicity, background, or zip code, should have fair opportunity to achieve their full health potential. Our work addresses differences in health that are systemic, avoidable, and unjust. We partner, learn, innovate, and advocate, in order to close the gap in health for individuals and communities negatively impacted by racism or other structural inequities.
At OCHIN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual and work hard to maintain a culture of belonging.
Founded in Oregon in 2000, OCHIN employs a growing virtual workforce of more than 1200 diverse professionals, working remotely across 50 states. We offer a generous compensation package and are committed to supporting our employees’ entire well-being by fostering a healthy work-life balance and equitable opportunity for professional advancement. We are curious, collaborative learners who strive to live our values everyday: leadership, collaboration, excellence, innovation, inclusion, and stewardship. OCHIN is excited to support our continued national expansion and the increasing demand for our innovative tools and services by welcoming new talent to our growing team.
Research Associates General Duties-
Research Associates contribute to the success of our research projects and networks by managing the day-to-day operations as well as coordinating the activities of project or network teams.
- Works closely with the Finance department and Investigators on project contracting, scopes of work, resourcing, and tracking of spending on research grants. Responsible for aligning resources, budget, and study timelines.
- Conducts study startup and closeout activities.
- Recruits, enrolls, manages, and compensates study participants in research activities. This may include health system or individual participants. May also facilitate the engagement of study advisors and committees.
- Coordinates the work of project team members to bring alignment and shared understanding of project scope, timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
- Works closely with research partners and partner site research associate to obtain necessary information and input to achieve project deliverables. Fosters a collaborative partnership to support the project's success.
- Schedules and facilitates project meetings; including agenda setting, notetaking, and action item tracking.
- Creates and maintains a study timeline to track and report progress on project deliverables. Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues, communicate project status, and negotiate changes in project scope, resources, or timeline to ensure that the funder and the partner are satisfied with project deliverables.
- Prepares and submits reports of project progress to the funder and to research partners.
- Tracks dissemination activities for the project. Prepares and submits dissemination products (e.g. conference abstracts, posters, presentations; scientific manuscripts; blog posts; newsletter blurbs; etc.).
- Demonstrates an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research. Tracks data deliverables and ensures the data activities are in alignment with study protocol(s) and data sharing agreement(s). Participates in QC process for data transfers.
- Demonstrates an understanding of health services research and study design. Participates in translating and operationalizing study aims within research protocols.
- Responsible for the administrative oversight of research regulatory and compliance principles under the direction of Investigators. Includes the preparation and management of IRB protocols, interpretation and application of compliance policies, and development of study agreements.
- Performs other duties as requested.
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Additional Research Associates II Duties. All duties listed above plus:
- Manages day-to-day operations of complex research projects and networks. Exercises judgement in taking independent action and seeks advice when appropriate.
For all Research Associates:
- Demonstrated experience in complex project management and working on a project team.
- Working knowledge of medicine, public health, and health services issues relevant to the application of research.
- Working knowledge of statistical theory and hypothesis testing, quantitative or qualitative analysis methods, and database management techniques relevant to the design, conduct, and analysis of research projects.
- Working knowledge of research and project management software preferred (e.g., REDCap, EndNote, Zotero, Smartsheet, Microsoft Suite, Twilio, etc.).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillls
- Strong potential for self-direction/self-management skills with the ability to work independently and effectively as a sole contributor and as part of a team.
- Clear and professional communicator.
- Able to work is a fast-paced, complex environment. Adaptable and pro-active orientation.
- Detail-oriented and organized approach to project management.
Additional required qualifications for Research Associates II -
***All research experience must be post education research work to qualify for the position. (Research experience obtained while in a degree program does not qualify).***
- A Master’s degree in research or health-related degree is required (degree or additional educational and training must be in a social, behavioral, health services, or other medical or public health field appropriate to the specific field of research required by the position).
- A minimum of 5 years of health-related research (post degree experience) in full cycle project managmenet (budgets, tasks, deliverables, tracking and delegating)
- Experience working with external partners preferred.
- Experience managing a prime award preferred.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
To keep our colleagues, members, and communities safe, OCHIN requires all employees—including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires—to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials, as a condition of employment. All new hires are required to provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date.
Work Location and Travel Requirements
OCHIN is 100% remote organization with no physical corporate office location. Employees work remotely from home and many of our positions also support our member organizations on-site for new software installations. Nationwide travel is determined based on OCHIN business needs. Please inquire during the interview process about travel requirements for the position.
Work from home requirements are:
- Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment.
- High Speed Internet Service
- It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits. See our website for details: https://ochin.org/employment-openings
Equal Opportunity Statement
OCHIN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills for the benefit of our staff, our mission, and the communities we serve.
As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, OCHIN, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital or civil union status, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs.
Base Pay Overview
The typical offer range for this role is minimum to midpoint, with the midpoint ($77,235 - $96,544) representing the average pay in a national market scope for this position. Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors directly relevant to this position, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, responsibility, and experience, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.