Bilingual Research Assistant (Spanish/English) - Onsite

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Bilingual Research Assistant to provide bilingual research support for a physical-activity study. The role involves recruiting participants, scheduling visits, collecting data, processing payments, and translating materials between English and Spanish.

The position is on-site at Brown University with evening and Saturday hours, travel to sites as needed, and a fixed end date of 7/31/27. Strong organization and bilingual communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or public health preferred with 1–2 years' experience.
• Reliable transportation and availability for evenings and Saturdays.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in community settings is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; able to explain procedures to participants.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and communicate with study participants.
• Schedule, prepare for, conduct, and document visits.
• Collect and enter study data and monitor completion.
• Translate study materials between English and Spanish.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or public health

1–2 years of experience or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brown University is seeking a Bilingual Research Assistant to provide bilingual research support for a physical-activity study. The role involves recruiting participants, scheduling visits, collecting data, processing payments, and translating materials between English and Spanish.

The position is on-site at Brown University with evening and Saturday hours, travel to sites as needed, and a fixed end date of 7/31/27. Strong organization and bilingual communication are essential.