Research Associate II

About Company:

Comagine Health is a national, mission-driven, nonprofit organization that has engaged in health care quality consulting and quality improvement services for more than 50 years.

We are leaders in assisting front-line providers and engaging health care partners to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.

Our talented remote workforce spans the country and plays a vital role in our success. We go beyond merely providing a remote work option; we support and embrace it. We offer opportunities to make a difference from anywhere in the U.S. and enjoy better work-life balance. An annual stipend gives you the freedom to enhance your workspace with options that suit your needs.

We believe in an environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. That's why we offer benefits that include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, illness and volunteering
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Adoption financial assistance
• Paid parental leave
• And much more!

Comagine Health actively cultivates an organizational culture that fosters well-being and prioritizes engagement, connectedness and collaboration among team members.

Each employee's unique background, perspective and abilities are fundamental to the success of our mission and organization.

Comagine Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are proud to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace, supporting the health and well-being of all employees.

About the Role:

The person in this role must be based in the Portland, Oregon or surrounding suburbs. It requires on-site work from time to time.

Comagine Health's Research and Innovation Team is looking for a thoughtful and passionate individual to join our team as a Research Associate II. This role is a part of the Research and Evaluation Team, managing and implementing research studies and projects.

We are looking for someone with experience in the implementation of applied research methodology, knowledge of evaluation best practices, and expertise in peer-to-peer training. If you are interested in driving public health program improvement, we'd love to have you join our team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA / BS in a related field.
• Experience in managing research and/or evaluation projects with academic institutions, community

  stakeholders, or non-profit agencies.

• Strong understanding of research methodologies, clinical trial processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or equivalent.

Skills:

• Experience in managing research and/or evaluation projects with academic institutions, community stakeholders, or non-profit agencies.
• Experience with qualitative analysis and reporting required; quantitative analysis and reporting, and experience with intervention trials preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated sound judgment
• Ability to function with a high degree of independence
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Demonstrated experience and skill in word processing, basic spreadsheet, and presentation software applications; familiarity with database software programs (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands, priorities, and timelines
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, work under deadlines, and produce error free products
• Demonstrated ability to work with both internal and external customers in a team environment
• Effective task management and coordination skills
• Effective leadership and project management skills
• Displays curiosity and critical thinking abilities of lifelong learners, and the capacity to be flexible in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to work in an environment with competing demands, priorities, and timelines
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple simultaneous tasks in a team environment

Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day management of project tasks on complex projects (e.g., cluster randomized, RCT, high priority projects)
• Functions independently with limited supervision and oversight on research and evaluation projects
• Exercises judgment in taking independent action and seeks advice as necessary
• Manages body of work on projects with some oversight by project lead
• Conducts specific project management as part of team assigned to more complex projects, under the guidance of the project lead (SRA/PD) and University Principal Investigator
• Leads operational work or teams
• Manages work of project staff with minimal supervision
• Able to effectively manage project timelines with minimal supervision
• Leads clinic or patient recruitment activities independently or under the guidance of Project Director or Site PI, and provides oversight and direction to Research Assistant or Research Coordinator team members
• Develops and implements study protocols as needed
• May independently conduct or oversee data collection activities and/or analysis in area of specialization with minimal supervision or oversight (quantitative or qualitative)
• Able to lead qualitative thematic analysis including the development of a codebook, process for monitoring coder agreement or reliability, and summary of themes
• Coordinates activities and communication with project partners
• Able to work independently on various tasks and well as in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Serves as our local point-of-contact to lead investigators, health agency partners, study participants, and other stakeholders
• Tracks, documents, and reports on project progress
• Assists with problem identification and implementation of solutions
• Develops and revise data collection tools and study procedures
• Develops consent forms and IRB applications
• Leads participant recruitment and data collection efforts
• Contributes to or leads the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts or presentations