Research and Recruitment Assistant - Medicine
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Department of Medicine (DoM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine (SoM) and is responsible for fulfilling its teaching, research, and clinical missions. DoM employees approximately 600 salaried faculty, nearly 300 academic appointees, and more than 300 residents, fellows, and postdocs, supported by over1,000 staff members. Under supervision, provide support for an observational study of mixed toxin exposure related to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Duties will include email outreach to consented participants to communicate details of study participation and links to online questionnaires. Monitor surveys that have been sent to participants and follow-up with participants to solicit missing data from incomplete surveys. Assist with community outreach to provide information about study participation to East Palestine, OH residents. Work with PI and East Palestine community partners to advertise IRB approved recruitment flyers in local government offices and businesses. Other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Strong writing and communication skills with ability to draft letters and memos, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and excellent proofreading skills. Demonstrated experience using word processing applications, creating spreadsheets and reports, and entering data into databases and spreadsheets. Experience with Qualtrics survey software or willingness to be trained. Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize workload. Demonstrated experience working independently and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle repetitive details. Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of experience, preferably in public contact work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.