Research Assistant Intern: Healthcare Admin, Flexible Hours

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit in New York City focused on ending homelessness by providing health, homes, and jobs. The Research Assistant (Intern) will support recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and semi-structured interviews with study participants, collaborating with site staff and providers.

The role requires a college degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with REDCap (training provided), and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• College graduate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, comfort with computers (REDCap a plus; training provided)
• Familiarity with human subject research including experience with persons experiencing homelessness is a plus
• Strong English-language verbal and written communication skills (Spanish a plus)
• Ability to adapt to flexible work schedule
• Knowledgeable about working with the homeless population

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment and retention activities, including informed consent and training participants in smartphone usage
• Data collection through chart reviews, measuring appointment adherence and cancer screening completion, SMS exchange review, and surveys
• Administering semi-structured interviews with participants and transcription
• Communicating with study staff and site providers regarding participant statuses
• Delivering and collecting study information and materials to participants
• Administrative support for research data entry, management, QA, and ethics of study protocols
• Assisting study coordinator with SMS platform content, application, and maintenance
• Assisting with developing training materials for participants

Skills

English fluency

Spanish language skills

Flexible schedule

Experience with homeless population

Education

College graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Job description

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit in New York City focused on ending homelessness by providing health, homes, and jobs. The Research Assistant (Intern) will support recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and semi-structured interviews with study participants, collaborating with site staff and providers.

The role requires a college degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with REDCap (training provided), and strong English communication.