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MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!
Title: Research Assistant – CDMTR
$18.75 – $23.10 / Posted Thru: 12-14-22
Location: Hybrid – Must Be a Michigan Resident
Purpose:This position will provide project support for basic research, including document and data collection, data entry, data verification, and data analysis. The Research Assistant provides support for the drafting of project reports related to the basic research tasks (e.g., descriptions of data elements, etc.). The Research Assistant also performs basic documentation and communication tasks such as completion of intake forms, drafting memos for committees/workgroups, creating, and updating project status reports, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enter quantitative and qualitative data into various software packages and conducts data verification protocols in preparation for data analyses.
- Setup and program various online data collection tools such as SurveyMonkey.
- Assist with the programming of online survey instruments.
- Test survey instruments, documents issues, and retests as needed.
- Conduct basic data analysis under the direction of supervisor or Project Leaders.
- Draft project reports and presentations including effective tables, charts, visuals, and narrative description of results produced from data analyses.
- Provide support for tracking and documenting project related communications and activities.
- Take accurate notes during interviews, focus groups, and meetings.
- Conduct literature and information searches and reviews.
- Participate in collecting data, traveling locally or statewide as necessary.
- Complete project-related forms, applications, and status reports.
- Maintain a positive, strong, credible, professional, and interpersonal relationship with all parties relevant of MPHI projects and represent the best interest of MPHI at all times.
- All other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or project duties assigned by a Project Leader designated to assign tasking for a particular project.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy or Administration, or related social science field.
Experience: 1-2 years’ experience working in a similar role.
Important Skills and Characteristics:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong client/customer orientation.
- Ability to work well in team situations.
- Self-motivated, able to complete work in timely manner, and handle multiple tasks at one time with minimal supervision.
- Require proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with email/internet browser software. Prefer basic working skills in SPSS.
- Experience developing surveys, collecting data, and conducting data entry.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: The Research Assistant has a strong impact on the efficiency and integrity of the research and analysis conducted on the MPHI projects to which they are assigned. The Research Assistant is critical to the timely and efficient operation of a data-intensive research team.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
Contact Person/Group Frequency Purpose
Associate Program Director Daily Supervision
Project Leader Daily Coordinates project work
Research Associates Daily Project work
Project Assistants Daily Project work
Clients Weekly Project work
External project partners Weekly Project work
“For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Non-Exempt” from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.”
MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today!
MPHI is an EEO/AA employer that participates with e-verify.
MPHI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer
