Research Assistant

Davita Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support a significant study on hospital readiness and quality metrics. This role involves participant recruitment, survey management, and research activities. The successful candidate will possess a BA/BS in a relevant field and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• BA/BS must be conferred by the start date.
• Familiarity with statistical software and design tools preferred.
• Prior study on health care quality or disparities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting participants and managing survey solicitations.
• Conduct literature reviews and routine research activities.
• Monitor survey completion rates and provide participant support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Survey design

Education

BA/BS in a related discipline

Tools

Stata

Canva

Job description

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Department of Health Policy and Management seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support Hospital and Health System Readiness for Equity-QI Integration, a study of California hospitals and health systems around operational issues in the collection, use and integration of REAL data into efforts to close gaps in quality metrics. Funded by the California Health Care Foundation, the study involves the design, development, fielding and analyses of quantitative (and potentially qualitative) data, including development of a project report and creation of highly usable graphic depictions of survey findings and key takeaways. This position will support two principal activities. Assistance with the recruitment of participants, including helping to manage email and other survey solicitations, monitoring survey completion rates, identifying additional potential subjects who meet eligibility criteria for the survey, and other activities associated with yielding a sufficient and representative sample of participants. Assistance with identifying the appropriate survey platform, becoming very familiar with the platform, managing the use of the platform as the survey vehicle. Upload participant information in the platform, and monitoring survey initiation and completion rates. This will require frequent communication and discussion with the study team. In addition, the Research Assistant will perform routine research activities such as conducting literature reviews, searching hospital websites for relevant information and potential contacts, and other tasks as needed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Ability to meet key project deliverables Outstanding attention to detail Familiarity with Stata or other statistical software packages Experience using Canva or other design software Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills Familiarity with survey design and implementation Prior experience with or study of issues related to language services, health care quality, disparities, or other related areas.
Hiring Range	$17.75 - $27.01
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.

- The Limited term of this appointment is until March 31, 2026 at this time, with the potential to extend the appointment terms or become a permanent position. This position is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Field Research
Stream	Service and Support
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (30 minute break, some flexibility for classes)
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002295
Job Open Date:	06/02/2025
Job Close Date:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: