Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate I

Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate I Locations: Los Angeles, California Job Category: Professional Position Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Job Description Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world‑class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world‑class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family‑centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve. Overview Schedule: Monday‑Friday, Day Shift Purpose Statement/Position Summary The Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate I is under the supervision of the Research Associates/Research Managers, recruits project participants and administers structured and/or interview survey materials. May be responsible for data collection, data entry, and/or study documentation. Conducts literature searches, writes summary documents, and may participate in the design of studies and metrics. The Associate will assist in recruitment and ensures that site operations remain efficient even when juggling multiple concurrent protocols. Will build trust with vulnerable populations and multidisciplinary teams while navigating the complexities of the Informed Consent process to ensure participants remain engaged and the study maintains total integrity. The Associate must constantly adapt to protocol amendments, evolving FDA/Health Canada updates, and shifting IRB requirements. Will be responsible for maintaining rigorous adherence to GCP and HIPAA standards—while managing high volumes of documentation—to ensure passing internal and external audits. Will be responsible for making split‑second decisions to prioritize mission‑critical tasks to meet sponsor deadlines. Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience 2+ years of experience conducting qualitative and quantitative interviews preferred. Previous experience in administering neuropsychiatric assessments and experience with engaging pediatric populations, including children, youth, and families preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Experience with interviewing and recruiting project participants preferred. Experience using CASI interviewing tools preferred. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access preferred. Education/Licensure/Certification High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associates’ degree, Bachelor’s degree, or college education in related scientific field preferred. Current Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification in Information Privacy & Security (IPS), Basic Human Research, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) highly preferred. Pay Scale Information $57,949.00‑$95,202.00 CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Equal Opportunity Employer CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Hospital Los Angeles