Study Recruiter

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the mission of the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, teaching, service, and public health practice, locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, Wen Public Health aspires to understand and impact population-level social, biological, and environmental determinants of health and well-being.
The mission of the Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention is to integrate perspectives and methods from multiple disciplines to study the social, behavioral, and biological drivers of well-being across populations, including the impacts of infectious and noncommunicable diseases. We advance local and global health by training the next generation of scientists, leaders, and advocates and by translating research into interventions and practical solutions.
The Department is a focus of excellence in cross-disciplinary public health research and education at UC Irvine with disciplinary expertise in global health and biobehavioral sciences.

The Behavioral Medicine Research Lab is seeking to hire a skilled lab assistant to support ongoing research activities. The position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in a
highly interdisciplinary research program. The Study Recruiter will play a critical role in implementing multi-component study recruitment strategies. This position involves working as part of a team to approach and screen potential research participants in clinical and community settings. They will serve as a key representative of the research program with a variety of collaborating agencies. Key responsibilities include participant recruitment, research protocol implementation, data coordination, preparing detailed recruitment reports, and providing administrative support.

Required:

• Working knowledge of biobehavioral research methods including participant screening and consent procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to engage in diverse clinical settings for research implementation.
• Proficient in quantitative data analysis using appropriate software (e.g. STATA, R, SAS).
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Working knowledge of basic biosample processing procedures and basic laboratory safety.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• One or more years of experience in biobehavioral research or applied public health work (e.g. clinical recruitment, data collection, intervention implementation) serving cancer survivorship communities.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of human subjects protections.

Special Conditions:

• Local travel may be required.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.