Bilingual Research Assistant (Spanish–English)

brown; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence is seeking a Bilingual Research Assistant to support a physical activity research study. You will recruit participants, schedule visits, collect data, translate materials, and manage payments, working primarily onsite.

Position requires English/Spanish proficiency, strong organizational skills, and ability to work evenings and Saturdays with occasional travel to sites. Fixed-term through 7/31/27 with potential extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology or public health preferred; 1–2 years experience.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in community settings preferred; strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of research methods and health program planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and communicate with participants and schedule study visits.
• Prepare for and conduct study visits; document activities.
• Translate study materials between English and Spanish.
• Enter and monitor study data; ensure accurate records.
• Support participant payments and travel arrangements as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data collection & entry

Communication skills

Organization & attention to detail

Qualtrics experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or public health

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brown University in Providence is seeking a Bilingual Research Assistant to support a physical activity research study. You will recruit participants, schedule visits, collect data, translate materials, and manage payments, working primarily onsite.

Position requires English/Spanish proficiency, strong organizational skills, and ability to work evenings and Saturdays with occasional travel to sites. Fixed-term through 7/31/27 with potential extension based on funding.