Research Assistant

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a role to provide research and technical support for projects. The position involves assisting with interviews, transcription, and writing research reports while creating data tools and recruitment strategies.

The job supports the Senior Research Team and requires an associate’s degree in a related field and strong communication skills. This onsite role emphasizes accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in biology, public health, sociology or a healthcare related field.
• 2 years experience with word processing software and a familiarity with database design and management.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of project designing.
• Skilled in written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Provides research support services as directed by the Senior Research Team.
• Assists with conducting individual and group interviews transcribing qualitative interviews.
• Assists with transcribing qualitative interviews.
• Assists with writing all research-related reports and ensures they are clear, concise, and completed prior to deadlines.
• Creates data collection and management tools.
• Creates surveys using approved software.
• Develops recruitment strategies to meet enrollment requirements.
• Develops structured system with documentation.
• Prepares the informed consent and all IRB-related materials for review within established submission deadlines.

Skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Project design knowledge

Word processing

Education

Associate’s Degree in biology/public health/sociology/healthcare

Bachelor’s Degree in biology/public health/sociology/healthcare

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides research and technical support to projects as assigned.

Job Duties

• Provides research support services as directed by the Senior Research Team.
• Assists with conducting individual and group interviews transcribing qualitative interviews.
• Assists with transcribing qualitative interviews.
• Assists with writing all research-related reports and ensures they are clear, concise, and completed prior to deadlines.
• Creates data collection and management tools.
• Creates surveys using approved software.
• Develops recruitment strategies to meet enrollment requirements.
• Develops structured system with documentation.
• Prepares the informed consent and all IRB-related materials for review within established submission deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in biology, public health, sociology or a healthcare related field
• 2 years experience with word processing software and a familiarity with database design and management.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of project designing.
• Skilled in written and verbal communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biology, public health, sociology or a healthcare related field

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
• *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Job Details

Work Shift: Day Shift
Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd
Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg
Position Type: Onsite
Union: Not Applicable
Work Schedule: M-F days
Department: 1004-09574 Dept Of Emergency Medicine - CC

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.