Senior Research Assistant

Study Description: The ECHO (Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes) Program is a nationwide research program studying the impact of environmental influences (like diet, physical activity and chemicals found in the environment) on child development and health. The program is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and combines information from 50,000 children and their families across the United States. By joining forces to form an ECHO-wide Cohort, researchers will be able to address important research questions about children’s health that they could not address alone. https://www.nih.gov/research-training/environmental-influences-child-health-outcomes-echo-program

Job Description: We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, communicative individual with an interest in women and children’s health to join the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) team. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, the ability to follow complex protocols without error, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. You will be responsible for conducting research visits & data collection with participating pregnant women, mothers and children (6-11 yrs). Participants will consent via website, phone or in person and will require recruitment and follow-up calls. Once consented, participants complete surveys online, then schedule a research visit for remaining data elements.

Responsibilities:

Recruiting and consenting mothers for participation in the study.

Conducting in-person and research visits with mothers, infants, and children including components such as body measurements, developmental assessments and survey administration and review.

Tracking participants via multiple systems and providing follow up to ensure completion of all study components.

Collection of biospecimens (blood, urine, saliva, etc.)

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, the ability to follow complex protocols without error, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. You will be responsible for conducting recruitment and follow up calls with participating pregnant women, mothers and children (6-11 yrs).

Preferred Qualifications/Experience: Previous experience working with pregnant people and/or children and families; customer service.

Desired Start Date: June 2024

FTE and schedule:  100% FTE. This an in-office position in Oakland. Must be willing to work a Tues to Sat schedule to accommodate participant schedules, as well as occasional evening hours. 

Position duration: one year; pending funding renewal may continue for an additional 5 years.