Research Associate

Research Associate

The Department of Psychology (Community Health Program) is accepting applications for its Research Associate position.

Examples of Duties

• Conduct HIV Rapid Tests according to established protocols for the campus community of students, faculty and staff.
• Conduct confidential pretest and post-test counseling sessions.
• Recruit and train Peer Health Educators.
• Support research and evaluation activities under the guidance of the Program Director.
• Carry out additional project duties as assigned by the Program Director.
• Collect data and manage databases containing sensitive and confidential information.

Typical Qualifications

• Candidate must have earned a minimum of an Associate Degree.
• Candidate must be fluent in the English language and be able to demonstrate effective communication and social skills.
• Candidate must be able to work with diverse populations on campus and in the surrounding communities.
• Candidate should be knowledgeable about HIV prevention, counseling and testing.
• Candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must demonstrate integrity, empathy, respect and adhere to maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.