Research Associate

Lab And Research Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Provides routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects to ensure established protocols and procedures are followed for the lab. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation seeks applicants for a part-time (20-30 hours/week), benefits-eligible Research Associate position. The position will work closely and collaboratively with the Principal Investigator, research team, and other stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute project requirements for a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health focused on using a culturally tailored, smartphone-delivered approach to increase physical activity and reduce cardiometabolic disease risk among Black women.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment; coordination of team meetings; intervention delivery; data entry and monitoring; and preparation of reports and presentations summarizing study progress and outcomes.

This position requires a flexible work schedule to accommodate participant availability and study needs. Research activities, including participant assessments and intervention-related interactions, may occasionally be conducted as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 7:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours when needed to support participant engagement and successful study implementation.

Salary: $22 - $27 per hour; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator, research staff, and key stakeholders to support successful project implementation, ongoing operations, and achievement of study objectives.
• Work effectively both independently and within a complex team environment, exercising sound judgment within established policies, procedures, and study protocols.
• Assist in defining project scope, goals, timelines, and resource needs; identify and engage appropriate internal and external resources to support project success.
• Coordinate and support project activities, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, intervention delivery, study assessments, scheduling, and retention efforts.
• Administer standardized assessments and interventions in accordance with approved study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones and deliverables, maintain project documentation, and assist in preparing status reports and responding to project-related inquiries.
• Identify potential risks, trends, and operational issues; recommend and implement solutions to support project effectiveness and successful outcomes.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, compliance activities, budget preparation and monitoring, and other administrative functions as assigned.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with project team members, participants, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain project calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and initiate confidential correspondence on behalf of the project.
• Conduct participant interviews and study-related interactions by phone, virtually, or in person.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report study data and results using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to audiences, as needed.
• Handle petty cash and maintain associated records in accordance with university and project policies.
• Operate standard office equipment and technology required to support project activities.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate participant and study needs, including occasional early morning, evening, or adjusted work hours.
• Perform physical activities associated with research operations, including frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or transporting materials and equipment as required by project needs.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, communication, and project success.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health promotion, public health, social work, kinesiology, exercise science, healthcare delivery, or related field.
• Previous experience collaborating on community-based health promotion research projects or public health campaigns, including those focused on reducing health inequities/disparities.
• Previous experience working on an NIH-funded research study.
• Previous experience and/or stated interest in the areas of physical activity, public health, health promotion, and health inequities/health disparities.
• Knowledge of basic leadership practices.
• Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Work collaboratively across various departments, as well as with populations and groups across the University.
• Use computers effectively - including inputting, reviewing, retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen, and using mouse and keyboard.
• Ability to use calculator, telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), printer, fax, and copier.
• Use of basic math and a calculator.
• Professional representation of department/programs.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Select and attend professional development opportunities provided by ASU HR.
• In higher education, student personnel administration, education, nursing/health, or closely related field.
• Demonstrates experience of providing service to students and/or customers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management and organizational practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of functionality of CRM programs and higher education student information systems.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Experience in developing and conducting group presentations targeted to diverse programming, perspectives, or audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of customer service.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk (light, moderate, long) distances to perform work.
• Frequent physical demands may include stooping, bending, crawling under/around objects, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 10 pounds (sedentary) - up to 20 pounds (light) - up to 50 pounds (medium) - over 50 pounds (heavy).
• Required to work weekends, evenings, nights, on-call as regular part of the job.
• May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.
• Will be required to travel (for community events).
• Work in an office setting.
• Work in a lab setting.
• Work in a school or community setting.
• In-person position only.
• Position may involve shared offices/space.
• The primary work location is the Downtown Phoenix campus, but a presence on other campuses or at off-campus locations may be required.

Department Statement:

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is distinguished as a model for excellence and inspiration in nursing and interprofessional practice, education and research to advance knowledge and innovative practice models, and new solutions to optimize the health and well-being of our local, national and global communities.

Project Statement:

The purpose of the research project is to establish the efficacy of culturally tailored, smartphone-delivered intervention designed to increase physical activity and reduce cardiometabolic disease risk (i.e., risk factors associated with heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity) among African American. This position is grant funded with funding expected through 2028.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

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