UCLA Health

Description

The David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), Department of Urology is seeking to hire a full-time Qualitative Research Coordinator to join the Population-Health Research Core (PHRC). The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in research methodology and study coordination and logistics. This position presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced team responsible for providing the A-Zs of population health research--development, implementation, and dissemination. Under the direction of the PHRC Manager, the Qualitative Research Coordinator will work across various departments with a variety of personnel and leading health care researchers (i.e., Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, trainees, and national/international collaborators) to complete the following duties: * Serve as a subject-matter resource in qualitative research methodologies to guide and assist in the development of qualitative research studies * Assist in the development of applications to be submitted to the appropriate regulatory bodies (i.e., IRBs) * Assure compliance with all aspects of individual studies ensuring that protocols are completed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner * Be responsible for research assessment and study participant intervention under the supervision of the Principal Investigator * Be responsible for relevant regulatory and research practice guidelines * Work with the PI to refine study protocols and procedures, as needed * Participate in patient recruitment and enrollment, data collection, source documentation, quality assurance, regulatory submissions of events as needed, and protocol dissemination to required study participants. * Facilitate and participate in regular meetings with the study team to provide updates on research progress Pay Range: $24.28 - $48.04 Hourly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s in health science field, such as nursing, public health, biology, etc. preferred. * Minimum of one year of research experience. * Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) - skill in speaking clearly, distinctly, and using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information. Required only for specific positions. * Demonstrated population health-based research experience, with basic knowledge of subject matter, including working knowledge of good clinical practices for clinical research. * Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting individual qualitative interviews, focus groups, development of interview and focus group guides, analysis of qualitative data using ATLAS.ti and/or Dedoose. * Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy. * Demonstrated organizational skills to handle multiple research projects for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, including handling work delegated by more than one individual. * Experience in performing study participant enrollment, eligibility evaluations and interventions under the direction of the Principal Investigator with diverse population using strong experience and skills, as assigned. * Analytical skills to analyze information, practices, and procedures. Formulate logical and objective conclusions and make recommendations for effective solutions.