Research Assistant position for study on abortion access – Granite City, IL

Overview

Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) is hiring a Research Assistant (RA) to conduct research participant recruitment and data collection for the Burden Study at one abortion facility in Granite City, IL, near St. Louis, MO. The Burden Study aims to document the multiple barriers people face accessing abortion care and whether these experiences are stressful, difficult, or anxiety provoking. We will recruit approximately 800 people accessing abortion care from participating abortion facilities across the country (Illinois, California, and New Mexico), of which approximately 250 patients will be recruited from this abortion facility.

The RA will approach patients in the clinic waiting room for approximately 20 weeks between November and April, until recruitment is complete.  Participants will be asked to complete a one-time survey administered electronically (using an iPad) while they are waiting for their appointment. The RA will be responsible for carrying out recruitment, eligibility screening, and informed consent processes, as well as administering surveys, maintaining research records, protecting confidential information, keeping study data secure, and responding to training and quality improvement measures. The research team (research investigators, project director and other team members) are based at ANSIRH’s research office, located in Oakland, California. We will consider applications from candidates who are available mornings and early afternoons weekdays and Saturday for approximately 4-6 months to recruit at an abortion facility in Granite City, IL. Surveys include questions about sensitive topics such as circumstances around pregnancy and abortion, feelings about being pregnant and having an abortion, and mental health. Comfort with these issues and interacting in a positive and sensitive manner with individuals receiving abortion services, is essential. Preference will be given to local residents in the Granite City/St. Louis Area.

The RA will perform independently or with general direction by the project director study investigators to execute, manage, and coordinate the data collection and operations of the study under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr.

Required Qualifications​
Highly organized and attentive to detail, ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with study participants, team members, clinic staff; the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
Ability to work independently and use excellent judgment about when to seek support or guidance
Comfortable with interacting with patients in an abortion clinic waiting room and working in an environment in which abortion is discussed regularly
Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, social work or similar field, or equivalent experience
Experience in reproductive health, reproductive rights, or reproductive justice field(s)
Experience conducting research interviews or administering surveys in English and Spanish
Experience using RedCap or similar electronic data collection and management systems
Flexibility to work nonbusiness hours starting at 8:30/9am, including Saturdays
Knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, and data management and security measures
Conversational in Spanish
All applicants must apply online: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3f3XkAuKZwgLHRI

Please include a resume/CV and cover letter.