Research Assistant - Health Care - Qualitative

Job description

Company Background:

Qualitative Health Research Consultants, LLC (QHRC) serves Clinical and Public Health Researchers by providing qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis, with an emphasis on health outcomes, health disparities, and health-related quality of life. QRHC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Job Description:

QHRC is recruiting a part-time (10-15 hours/week) Research Assistant - Level I to assist Researchers in health-related projects at our Madison, WI Downtown office. We are looking for highly-motivated, empathetic, detailed-oriented, and analytical individuals who are seeking to join a dynamic research firm at the ground level.

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Requirements

Research Assistant - responsibilities include:

* Assist QHRC researchers with study coordination activities, such as outreach to research participants, screening, and recruitment
* Transcribe English-language audio (interviews, focus groups) into Word documents
* Code and analyze interview and focus group data using qualitative analysis software, including NVivo and MAXQDA
* Serve as a backup interviewer with patients and clinicians on projects involving health care delivery
* Conduct outreach to recruit participants to studies, as needed
* Be discreet and able to work in a HIPAA-compliant environment
* Perform general office tasks, when needed

The ideal candidate will have some or all the following qualifications:

* Knowledge or previous exposure to qualitative social science research
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills
* Experience or interest in: participant recruitment, qualitative software analysis programs, including NVivo and MAXQDA
* Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute
* Ability to work with confidential information
* Ability to work in a team environment and learn our analysis and formatting requirements
* Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a Health Science or Social Science discipline
* Fluency in Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Salary: $17-19 per hour

QHRC offers a flexible work environment, paid sick leave, and a public transportation stipend. Our Downtown office is located near the Capitol Square bus lines and multiple restaurants/coffee shops. All employees are eligible to attend QHRC Seminar and receive state-of-the science training in qualitative research methods.