Qualitative Research Associate — Focus Groups & IRB Support

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Tuition free

Job summary

Temple University in Philadelphia, specifically the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, is seeking a Research Associate focused on qualitative research support. The role coordinates focus groups and interviews, manages IRB submissions, and handles data management tasks within a hybrid work arrangement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a health field and at least three years of related experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or health professions with at least three years of related experience.
• Background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team meetings, focus groups, and qualitative interviews.
• Support scheduling and logistical coordination of research activities.
• Assist in the dissemination of research communications and educational content.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and maintain IRB records.
• Maintain REDCap databases to support data collection and study organization.
• Recruit participants for focus groups and qualitative interviews.
• Transcribe focus group and qualitative interview recordings.
• Code qualitative data from transcripts and sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Professionalism

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or health professions

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Temple University in Philadelphia, specifically the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, is seeking a Research Associate focused on qualitative research support. The role coordinates focus groups and interviews, manages IRB submissions, and handles data management tasks within a hybrid work arrangement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a health field and at least three years of related experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.