Casual Community/ Research Liaison (Cizik School of Nursing)

Pediatric Cancer Research Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented bilingual research assistant to support an ongoing pediatric cancer research project at the Texas Medical Center. This individual will work closely with a collaborative team of approximately five researchers to help develop a Spanish-language version of a website designed to track symptoms experienced by children undergoing cancer treatment.

Primary responsibilities include conducting literature and internet searches, assisting with online interviews with research participants, and supporting data analysis efforts as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong written and spoken Spanish communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and an interest in healthcare or clinical research.

Research experience is preferred, and candidates should be comfortable assisting with occasional in-person interviews conducted at the Texas Medical Center. This position offers flexible hours based on project needs, typically ranging from 3–5 hours per week, and provides valuable experience contributing to patient-centered healthcare research and digital health innovation.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The Community/ Research Liaison interviews research subjects, primarily in the field. Records data for various projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete, accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. May work in the field, either going to homes, places of business, or specified study areas.
• Contacts potential study participants for recruitment and scheduling for a research study.
• Enters and codes information for research projects for entry into the database.
• Gathers data for study-related needs.
• Under supervision, they may refer study participants to the appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner according to the study policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Handles administrative details, including logging personal time and effort reports and submitting mileage reports.
• May utilize equipment as trained by the project manager or principal to obtain the required information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• None

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Experience:

None

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.