Research Assistant 1

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH is seeking Research Assistants to serve on a multi-disciplinary team that conducts data collection for a national survey study. This study focuses on the dementia workforce, assessing work environments and other factors. This position conducts research activities that include conducting nuanced and respectful recruitment communication efforts with potential participants to explain study participation and working to identify appropriate facility points of contact. Other responsibilities will include conducting direct outreach by phone, email, and mail to recruit participants, following survey protocols and processes to document survey activities, escalating and proactively identifying issues as they arise. The research assistant may also be expected to schedule internal and external meetings, set agendas, write minutes, and document action items. The role also includes developing and maintaining task lists, managing participant communications, participating in study trainings, supporting process improvement efforts, and participating in survey development.

Responsibilities 

• Provide administrative support and coordination 
• Schedule, facilitate, and participate in meetings and teleconference calls; prepare agendas, take notes, and draft summaries of issues and action items from the discussion 
• Develop and maintain task lists within and across projects 
• Assist with participant recruitment and retention
• Receive and respond to participant communications through telephone calls, mailings, and emails; monitor group email inboxes and disseminate information appropriately or follow up as needed 
• Develop and maintain study documents
• Follow data collection processes and protocols
• Assist with the development and maintenance of study operation procedures, training manuals, job aids, and other materials for primary data collection

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social science, or related field or 2-4 years of experience in dementia home care    
• 1-year minimum work experience in human studies research  
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail 

Basic Compensation: $24.04 - $31.25 per hour

The salary offered within this range will be based on the selected candidates’ skills, experience, education, market data, and internal parity. DLH may offer other rewards that may include performance incentives and program-specific awards.  An applicant’s salary history will not be used to determine compensation.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including - Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future, therefore we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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