Senior Research Specialist: Health Studies & Data

Kaiser Permanente; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Pasadena is seeking a Research Support Specialist to help implement day-to-day project operations, monitor resources, and ensure compliance with IRB approved protocols and local regulations.

You will independently gather data, prepare reports, assist in recruitment, enrollment, consent, and follow-up with participants, and help develop online study materials to support trial activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field and at least 2 years of health research experience, or 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in research settings, data collection, and IRB/ethics protocols preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships by providing resources and mentoring teammates.
• Complete autonomous tasks using up-to-date subject area expertise.
• Conduct data gathering activities and prepare analytical datasets.
• Draft study materials for recruitment, data collection, and retention.
• Document study progress and escalate issues to project managers.
• Support research operations, monitor budgets, and ensure IRB compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Learning Agility

Cross-Group Collaboration

Decision Making

Integrity

Health Care Industry

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Organizational Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Services, Statistics, or Health Economics, or related field

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Services, Statistics, or Health Economics, or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Pasadena is seeking a Research Support Specialist to help implement day-to-day project operations, monitor resources, and ensure compliance with IRB approved protocols and local regulations.

You will independently gather data, prepare reports, assist in recruitment, enrollment, consent, and follow-up with participants, and help develop online study materials to support trial activities.