Research Specialist II, Research Support

Job Summary Assists with research support by executing day-to-day operations of projects, providing support for research studies, and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols. Contributes to the execution of research by conducting data gathering activities, reviewing data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data, and independently performing tasks related to recruitment, enrollment, consenting, follow-up with participants, and answering participant questions. Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by assisting in the creation and drafting of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online. Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by using tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation, documenting and maintaining files related to study progress, and escalating issues to project managers or investigators. Essential Responsibilities Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members, listening to and addressing performance feedback, and seeking self-development opportunities. Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of others to support business outcomes. Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in your subject area to meet deadlines, following procedures and policies, and utilizing data and resources to support projects or initiatives with limited guidance. Collaborates with others to solve business problems, escalates issues or risks as appropriate, and communicates progress and information. Supports the completion of priorities and expectations, and identifies improvement opportunities. Contributes to the execution of research studies by conducting research surveys, focus groups, qualitative interviews, or other data gathering activities for straightforward or complex projects under guidance; assisting and/or leading training of others on project support activities (e.g., data collection, administering informed consent, conducting procedures) under supervision; coding open-ended responses and preparing data for analysis; reviewing data for accuracy and checking inconsistencies; independently handling recruitment, enrollment, consenting, and follow-up with participants; and answering participant questions. Acts as a resource for junior personnel and escalates issues as needed. Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by assisting in the creation and drafting of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats, including online. Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by using project tracking tools, systems, and forms, and by documenting and maintaining files related to study progress while escalating issues to project managers or investigators. Assists with research support operations by executing day-to-day project operations; providing support for research studies including ordering supplies, scheduling meetings, filing, copying; performing literature reviews to support grant proposal drafts; supporting drafts of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; following federal and local regulations, SOPs, and IRB approved protocols and supporting compliance for handling research data. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Core) Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management Attention to Detail Business Knowledge Communication Critical Thinking Cross-Group Collaboration Decision Making Dependability Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support Drives Results Facilitation Skills Health Care Industry Influencing Others Integrity Learning Agility Organizational Savvy Problem Solving Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall Teamwork Topic-Specific Communication Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Functional) Confidentiality Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Health Care Compliance Research & Evaluation Data Collection Research & Evaluation Study Design Research Ethics Stakeholder Management Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Services, Statistics, Health Economics, or a related field OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience in health research, public health, laboratory or social science research setting, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, health services, or a directly related field. Job Details Primary Location: Georgia, Atlanta – Regional Office – 9 Piedmont Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-GA-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Regional Office – 9 Piedmont – Research Administration – 2808 Pay Range: $22.06 – $28.5 / hour Travel: No Work Setting: Flexible Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente offers a market‑competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and the candidate's relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Kaiser Permanente is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente