Research Study Assistant (Dr. Zeigler-Johnson)

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Research Study Assistant to support study activities, recruit participants, collect data, and conduct interviews and assessments. You will enter data and work closely with the PI and research team to advance new and ongoing studies.

In this role you will participate in team meetings, coordinate communications with research staff, and provide organizational and administrative support to the Principal Investigator. Temple Health values teamwork and patient-centered research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field is required or equivalent.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in cancer research, public health, or behavioral science is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement study activities including participant recruitment and data collection.
• Conduct participant interviews and assessments and perform data entry.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research team to support new and ongoing studies.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate with internal and external research staff.
• Provide organizational and administrative support to the PI.

Skills

Data collection

Participant interviewing

Data entry

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field

Combination of relevant education and experience considered

Job description

The Research Study Assistant will be responsible for implementing study activities including participant recruitment, data collection, conducting participant interviews and assessments, and data entry. This position will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to successfully carry out new and ongoing studies. Other responsibilities include participating in team meetings, communicating with internal and external research team members, and providing organizational and administrative support to the PI.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field Required or
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

• General Experience working in cancer research, public health, or behavioral science Required

Licenses

• Certified Phlebotomist Tech Preferred

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known.

Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliatesof Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine atTemple University. TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care.All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providersaffiliated with TUHS member organizations. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operatedpursuant to its governing documents.