Research Coordinator

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Job Summary

The research coordinators are responsible for data collection and quantitative and qualitative analysis as part of the Central Coast Physician Education Feasibility Study. Specifically, the associate will work closely with principal investigators to develop and administer surveys, manage and analyze data, lead and document interviews and head focus groups with the medical community on the central coast

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with principal investigators to ensure high-quality data collection, including designing surveys, analyzing data and working contracted third parties
• Help oversee a team of student researchers to manage the data.
• Assemble and lead interview and focus groups with physicians, hospital and clinic leadership and other educational institutions.
• Assist with literature reviews, determining most suitable methods/equipment to be used in conducting research activities; select research techniques to be employed.
• Lead research on other similar physician models.
• Participate in determining validity of results and contribute ideas regarding experimental procedures and methods.
• Order and inventory equipment and supplies required for research activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely input of research data and provide quality management oversight.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Experience with research and survey development.
• Must be willing and able to travel to research locations within San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties and in California as needed.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and vehicle insurance
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet timelines
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff, Board of Directors, university community, including students, faculty and staff and the public.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• A background check is required for all regular benefited positions.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
• Commuting on an as needed basis to outside meetings, training and research locations.

• Hiring Range: $21.85 - $36.41 an hour.
• If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
• The department will evaluate experience and education to determine placement into appropriate position level. Subject to continued grant/center funding.

Pay and benefits

Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.

Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CP Partners cover a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.

All employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.

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Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.

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