DNHH Clinical Research Associate

Job Summary

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Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the (Ho¿o)Mau Research Program (CNPHDR, PONO, IKN, etc.), Department of Native Hawaiian Health (DNHH), John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), located in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $4,169 - $6,122/Mon.

DUTIES: Functions as part of the PONO Study research team who conducts the MOSAAIC study protocol. Day-to-day operations will include performing clinical measures, including phlebotomy, research blood pressures, anthropometry, ECG, etc. after becoming certified to do so by the Coordinating Center. Will participate as research staff to conduct recruitment and enrollment procedures in communities with a high proportion of Native Hawaiian (NH) and Pacific Islander (PI) people. Works with the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or Multiple Principal Investigators (PI, mPI) to complete ongoing quality assurance, data collection, protocol certification and human research certifications as required by NIH. Drives to project sites. Travels to other islands as needed.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in science field (biology, biochemistry, etc.), clinical-related public health field, clinical research, or equivalent professional clinical degree (i.e. nursing, medical technology, etc.).
EXPERIENCE One to two (1-2) years of experience working in rural, Native Hawaiian (NH) or Pacific Islander (PI) communities including neighbor island NHPI communities representative of the State of Hawai'i. Community experience includes clinical human research studies conducted according to an IRB-approved protocol (e.g., recruitment, enrollment, privacy, consent, etc.).
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and understanding of CBPR approaches in longitudinal cohort research for recruitment, enrollment and retention. Familiar with clinical procedures and discretion in data collection according to regulatory standards. Familiar with cardiometabolic research and "omics" research terminology. Medical terminology and technical skills used in clinical research and research exams involving human subjects. Working knowledge and interpersonal skills for working with NHPI communities, organizations, and leaders relevant to health issues.
ABILITIES & SKILLS Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with peer team members and to share information with participants in plain language. Ability to perform technical clinical skills used in clinical research exams (research blood pressure, anthropometry, cardiac measurements, spirometry, etc.). Ability to be certified by Coordinating Center as a clinical research staff for MOSAAIC protocol or similar clinical epidemiology studies. Proficient with word processing (e.g., Word), spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva, etc.), and reference manager software (Zotero) programs. Ability to solve problems, especially computer technical software issues independently. Must possess a valid driver's license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver's insurance equivalent to Hawai'i's No-Fault Driver's Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Post Offer Employment Conditions : Must be able to pass a post offer criminal background check. Must complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Subject training within three (3) months from date of hire. Must be able to complete the UH Title IX training within 30 days from date of hire, and re-certify annually. Must be able to complete the Workplace Violence Prevention training within 30 days from date of hire, and re-certify annually. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS Ability to lift and carry ten (10) pounds unassisted.
POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as applicable, subject to the University of Hawai'i's John A. Burns School of Medicine HIPAA/PHI privacy and security policy. Violation of the RCUH's, the UH's, or the business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.). Must complete the University of Hawai'i's John A. Burns School of Medicine HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training immediately after hire or not later than employee's initial exposure to HIPAA/PHI. Must maintain a current status on the University's and/or the business entity's training requirements.

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior clinical work experience as research staff on NIH-funded studies conducting clinical human subjects research. Prior clinical work experience in health service delivery in NHPI communities in Hawai¿i. (i.e. work in patient care clinics or community health centers, etc.). Prior experience working with UH research processes, administrative procedures and human subjects approvals (i.e. RCUH, UH procurement, CHS - UH IRB, etc.). Able to understand and/or converse in ¿Olelo Hawai¿i.

INQUIRIES: Joanne Lee [click to reveal phone number]808-252-347-9971 (Oahu).

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