Epidemiology Research Assistant

Job Details

Description

The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP) is the developer and sole distributor of the orphan drug Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (BabyBIG). BabyBIG is the only treatment available for the orphan (rare) disease known as infant botulism. The IBTPP is established as a fee-supported, special fund activity of the State of California. Our team consists of a small, dynamic group of professionals dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infant botulism and related disorders. Program information may be found at: www.infantbotulism.org.

The Research Assistant works with IBTPP’s epidemiology team to contribute to ongoing research projects. The Research Assistant will fulfill and track medical record requests, review and abstract medical records and surveillance data, perform data entry, and ensure data completeness and accuracy. The preferred candidate will have a familiarity with basic scientific concepts and study designs with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for work accuracy.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Salary range is $20.00-$24.00 per hours depending on experience and qualifications. This is a part-time (8-10 hours per week) position, not eligible for benefits.

Essential Functions

• Request and review medical record data for infant botulism patients and abstract data using structured tools
• Maintain database and tracking tools for ongoing research projects
• Perform data entry ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Attend research meetings and provide updates on progress
• Draft technical text for scientific documents, research summaries, protocols, data reports, literature reviews, or other related communications
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Current university/college student: coursework in biological sciences, pre-med or public health.
• Ability to follow standardized protocols and procedures for data collection and documentation
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks with sustained attention and care.
• Experience with data abstraction from medical records, surveillance systems, research databases, or similar sources
• Ability to read and interpret peer-reviewed literature, scientific data, and technical documents
• Prior office administration, document management experience, and/or professional phone call response experience
• Skilled in computer applications including email, spreadsheet programs (Excel or similar), word processing (Word or similar), databases and internet browsers
• Experience with data entry and Microsoft Access databases preferred.
• Experience with patient medical records or medical terminology, preferred
• Experience using SAS/R statistical software packages, a plus
  
  

Notes: This position requires coming to the CDPH/IBTPP office in Richmond, CA, which has free parking and is accessible by BART/shuttle. IBTPP will work with hired students around class schedules, but prefers the work be done in 1-2 shifts per week. The work must be conducted during regular business hours of M-F, 8a.m-5p.m.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

None

Other Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use a computer and learn a web-based computer system (CalREDIE)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, good judgment, and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others on the team
• Excellent grammar, editing and proofreading skills to summary reports or other scientific text
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please upload both a cover letter and your resume, with your name in the title of all documents. Your cover letter should state why you’re interested in the position and how it will serve your studies or future goals. No phone calls please.

Applicants need to provide three professional references.

Public Health Foundation Enterprises/dba/Heluna Health is the employer on behalf of CDPH-IBTPP.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Sit Frequently
• Handling / Fingering Frequently
• Reach Outward Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
• Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs
• Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 35 lbs
• Hear Constantly
• See Constantly
• Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
  
  

KEY

• Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly (5+ hrs/day)
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.