Research Associate

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT OCHIN

OCHIN is a nonprofit leader in health care innovation and a trusted partner to a growing national provider network, delivering the clinical insights and tailored technologies needed to expand patient access, strengthen care teams, and improve the health of rural and medically underserved communities.

We are hiring for a number of new positions to meet increasing demand. When you choose to join OCHIN, you have the opportunity to continuously grow your skills and do meaningful work to help fulfill our vision of good health and well-being for everyone.

At OCHIN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual and work hard to maintain a culture rooted in our values.

Founded in Oregon in 2000, OCHIN employs a growing virtual workforce of more than 1,200 skilled professionals, working remotely across 49 states. We offer a generous compensation package and are committed to supporting our employees' entire well-being by fostering a healthy work-life balance and opportunity for professional advancement. We are curious, collaborative learners who strive to live our values every day. OCHIN is excited to support our continued national expansion and the increasing demand for our innovative tools and services by welcoming new talent to our growing team.

Position Overview:

The Research Associate will provide professional, substantive, technical, and administrative support to clinicians and researchers in the implementation, day-to-day operations, financial stewardship, management of timelines and deliverables, and dissemination of findings on research projects.

Essential Functions:

Research Project Management & Coordination

• Lead and support research projects from planning through closeout.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment of timelines, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with investigators, project teams, finance departments, and partner organizations to achieve project goals.
• Identify barriers, implement solutions, and adjust project plans as needed to maintain progress.

Research Methods & Data Management

• Demonstrated understanding of health services research, study design, and research methodologies.
• Support the translation and operationalization of research protocols and study activities.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to support study objectives.
• Manage data collection, transfers, and quality control processes.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with study protocols and data use agreements.

Participant & Stakeholder Engagement

• Recruit, engage, and manage study participants.
• Collaborate with research partners, advisors, stakeholders, and partner sites to support study implementation.
• Foster strong working relationships that encourage participation, compliance, and successful project outcomes.

Research Compliance & Administration

• Oversee regulatory requirements, including IRB submissions, approvals, and ongoing compliance activities.
• Manage study agreements and ensure adherence to research governance requirements.
• Support research administration and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting, Dissemination & Communication

• Prepare and coordinate research deliverables, including reports, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other dissemination materials.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings and stakeholder communications.
• Track milestones, action items, and project progress to ensure successful execution.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Resolve issues, negotiate project adjustments, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and operational excellence throughout the research process.

• A Master's level research or health-related degree required.
• At least 2 years of health-related research experience (degree or additional educational and training must be in a social, behavioral, health services, or other medical or public health field appropriate to the specific field of research required by the position).
• Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
• Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, and customer service. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching. Occasional decision making and independent judgment or action.
• Reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires a virtual home-office environment, working remotely.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and mobile devices.
• Travel is required to support OCHIN's business requirements for Go-Live installations or training which may require travel by air, vehicle, or train.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

OCHIN is a 100% remote organization with no physical corporate office location. Employees work remotely from home and many of our positions also support our member organizations on-site for new software installations. Nationwide travel is determined based on OCHIN business needs. Please inquire during the interview process about travel requirements for this position.

Work from home requirements are:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment
• High Speed Internet Service
• It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace
• Travel required up to 20% nationally for on-site Go Live support based on business requirements for OCHIN
• (OR) Travel may be required nationally based on business requirements for OCHIN
• In alignment with OCHIN's mission and commitment to protecting our workforce and the communities we serve, OCHIN strongly encourages all workforce members, especially those whose role involves travel and in-person engagement, to remain up to date on immunizations, including but not limited to COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits. See our website for details:

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Base Pay Overview

OCHIN uses broadened pay ranges to support equitable and market-aligned compensation practices. The final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, certifications, education, experience, training, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis at the time of application.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. OCHIN does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or transfers of existing employment-based visas.

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