Bilingual Research Coordinator - Spanish and English

Overview

The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health within Stanford School of Medicine is seeking a bilingual (English and Spanish) Social Science Research Professional to serve as a Bilingual Research Coordinator who will contribute to several research projects focused on the impact of food as medicine programming on food insecurity alleviation and chronic disease prevention or management.

Responsibilities include meeting planning and support, coordinating research activities with internal and external partners for recruitment, recruiting and enrolling Spanish-speaking study participants, and direct data collection with participants in Contra Costa County (Concord, CA). Data collection will take place directly outside of participant homes, following COVID safety protocols, and will involve administration of surveys, measurements (e.g., height and weight), and collection and processing of fingerstick blood samples (e.g., checking blood sugar in patients with diabetes).

The role requires a high degree of organization, independent initiative, strong collaboration, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

This is an ideal position for an individual with a BA in a relevant field such as public health, health care management, health services research, sociology, or anthropology, who is interested in advancing toward higher level training and has a passion for improving health equity in the United States. Given the work focuses on Latinx patients, the candidate must be fluent in Spanish and English.

• Native or professional level fluency in Spanish
• Ability to speak English and Spanish proficiently
• Proven track record of taking initiative and problem-solving, successfully juggling and prioritizing multiple projects
• Experience with standard medical research databases and survey programs for data collection (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics)
• Experience with NVivo (or equivalent qualitative data analysis software)
• Experience using statistical software such as R or STATA (or equivalent)
• Skilled with collaborative software (Google Drive, Box, Smartsheets, Slack, Zoom, etc.)
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong skills in developing and maintaining community partnerships that lead to effective research participation
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including those with limited English proficiency or low literacy levels
• Prior research experience in social science, public health, or medical research involving human subjects
• Prior experience in developing literature reviews or research reports

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science-related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.

• General understanding of scientific theory and methods
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with human study participants

None

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks; ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, reach above shoulders, and operate foot or hand controls
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law

• May be exposed to blood-borne pathogens
• May require non-standard, extended, or weekend hours in support of research work

• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Job Code: 4234
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Grade: E
• Requisition
• Work Arrangement:
  On Site