The Public Health Science Department is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Research Assistant I (RAI) to work on a community lifestyle program aimed to improve lifestyle and wellness of families in the Maywood area. The Family Lifestyle Program (FLiP) is grant funded by the Eisenberg Foundation and has been operating for 6 years at a Non-for profit Community based organization, Maywood Fine Arts. Through a collaboration with Nutritionists from the Dominican University, Loyola University Exercise students, Fitness trainers form the Loyola Wellness center and Maywood Fine arts staff; our team is looking to improve health habits and self-management of healthy individuals targeting families, in a low-middle income community.
The Research Assistant’s efforts will primarily be focused on data collection, assisting in the development of study intervention materials, recruitment and retention of participants, program daily operation, and tracking all study documentation and communication. The RA will work with other Program manager, Principal investigator and a variety of stakeholders to accomplish the aims of the projects.
Requirements
Under general supervision, the Research Assistant I may be responsible for some or all of the following:
· Perform specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management, survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required to conduct the study and retain research subjects.
· Will participate in recruitment of participants
· Develops marketing materials for recruiting
· Assists actively in Nutrition demonstrations assisting Nutritionist.
· Assists actively in health fairs at community centers.
· Maintain study databases and project documentation with organization and accuracy.
· Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.
· Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities.
· Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
· Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by the study team.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in public health, or current student in Master Public Health. Prior experience in public health or community outreach.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willingness to learn new tasks.
· Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products.
· Ability to relate effectively in-person, virtually and on the telephone to diverse groups of persons, community members, researchers, children and parents.
· Ability to maintain website and engage in social media (i.e. Facebook)
· Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work evenings and some weekends.
Health Screen required: Vaccination against COVID-19 required
Payment: $20/hr
Application process: Contact Nallely Mora at namora@luc.edu with CV and Cover letter.
