RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma and two years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Description The SAGE WISE project is seeking bilingual research technicians to advance the scientific aims of a recently funded NIH five-year project, which may include a combination of responsibilities related to human research. Job duties will include recruitment, screening, enrollment, data collection on-site at a school‑based setting, and in the community with English and Spanish speakers. Duties will also include retention efforts, assistance with developing project materials, reports, and publications. The research technician will participate in translation and interpretation from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. This individual will play an integral role in conducting research to help young children from low‑income families return to in‑person learning, which will include implementing garden‑based curriculum activities. The candidate will work directly with a predominantly Spanish‑speaking population. Position Salary Range $22.00 - $25.00 per hour; DOE Responsibilities Plays an integral role in conducting research aimed at recruiting and improving health behaviors in low‑income, minority children and families. Performs scientific data collection, data entry, data proofing, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by moderate use of independent judgement following scientific protocol. Conducts research recruitment, enrollment, and data collection in English and Spanish. Performs translation and interpretation, verbally and in writing, from English to Spanish and vice versa. Travels to research sites and conducts field testing for child motor skills and intervention implementation (mileage reimbursement). Maintains detailed records of data collected and data entered. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Use lab equipment: Veggiemeter, Tanita scale, Accelerometry, Stadiometer. Use a personal vehicle to travel. Use office equipment including a desktop computer. Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data/results of tests conducted. Conduct lab tests using appropriate equipment and protocols. Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences. Desired Qualifications Evidence of being able to speak, write, and read in Spanish/English (bilingual). Experience in working in the community with culturally diverse groups of people. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques of research recruitment, enrollment, and participant confidentiality. Demonstrated knowledge of research methods, data collection, data entry, data proofing, and analyses. Experience in performing in a professional manner and in collaboration with a variety of individuals. Use of basic math and a calculator. Experience working with Pre‑school/Head Start school systems. Experience working with diverse Pre‑school/Head Start student populations, including first‑generation and low‑income. Experience recruiting for research studies. Experience in implementing physically active interventions. Experience providing training. Evidence of effective communication skills. Experience prioritizing workload. Evidence of being certified in child CPR/first aid. Frequent lifting and transporting 25 pounds (moderate). Work in a school or community setting. Standing for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State University