Research Specialist III; Olympia

Would you like to fill an important role on a CDC research study to see how well the flu vaccine works? This position lasts about 4-6 months during flu season and enrolls patients being seen at Urgent Care with a respiratory illness. We are hiring for 4 Kaiser Permanente Washington clinics.

The Research Specialist III will review EPIC schedules, screen, consent, administer a questionnaire and collect nose and throat swabs from participants.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enjoys people and working in a dynamic environment. Requires extreme attention to detail and ability to work well independently and as a part of a team. Experience recruiting participants in a clinical setting is a plus.

We welcome applicants that reflect the broad diversity and lived experiences in our communities.

Job Summary:

Assists with research support by implementing day-to-day operations of projects, monitoring resources for research studies, and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols. Contributes to the execution of research by independently conducting data gathering activities, preparing data reports for accuracy and identifying inconsistencies in data, and performing complex tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, follow-up with participants, and answering participant questions.

Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by drafting study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online. Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by assisting the development of tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation, documenting study progress, and escalating issues to project managers or investigators.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Pursues effective relationships with others by proactively providing resources, information, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides mentoring to team members. Pursues self-development; creates plans and takes action to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; influences others through technical explanations and examples. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work;
  
  helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Supports and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.

• Completes work assignments autonomously by applying up-to-date expertise in subject area to generate creative solutions; ensures all procedures and policies are followed; leverages an understanding of data and resources to support projects or initiatives. Collaborates cross-functionally to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports, identifies, and monitors priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies, speaks up, and implements ways to address improvement opportunities for team.

• Contributes to the execution of research studies by: independently conducting research surveys, focus groups, qualitative interviews, or other data gathering activities for moderately complex projects; training others on project support activities (e.g., data collection, administering informed consent, conducting procedures); preparing open-ended/qualitative data for analysis and building analytical datasets; preparing data reports and identifying data quality issues; performing complex tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, and follow-up with participants;
  
  and answering participant questions regarding basic and/or complex studies and escalating issues if necessary.

• Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by: drafting study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online.

• Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by: assisting the development of tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation; and documenting the progress of study activities and…