Research Associate II

Heluna Health and the Occupational Health Branch (OHB) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are recruiting for a Research Associate II (100% FTE) to assist the Occupational Health Branch with silicosis surveillance data collection, processing and presentation.

The OHB Occupational Health Tracking Unit (OHTU) conducts public health surveillance of occupational respiratory disease statewide, including for silicosis. The Research Associate II will join the team under the general supervision of the Chief of OHTU. The Research Associate II will collaborate with other staff members to support surveillance efforts, as well as other tasks aimed at silicosis prevention. 

The Research Associate II’s duties include processing data from a variety of electronic data sources to document silicosis cases and assisting with public health follow-up, including conducting telephone interviews, processing interview data, and requesting and abstracting medical records. The Research Associate II also enters standardized data, conducts quality control and other data management and processing, and helps to prepare data for presentations such as in graphs and tables. Duties also include contributing to efforts to inventory and confirm countertop fabrication operations statewide, and performing any other duties required to collaborate with and support the silicosis team. 

This position is funded through 6/30/2028.

The hourly range for this position is $36.14 to $39.00 per hour depending on experience/ qualifications. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive and review reports of silicosis
• Request and abstract medical records 
• Enter data into databases
• Assist with database management, including data cleaning and quality control
• Conduct telephone interviews with patients diagnosed with silicosis
• Assist with preparation of reports and other communications
• Attend and participate in project staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist with identifying and confirming countertop fabrication operations statewide
• Other duties to support the silicosis team

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of related experience
• Familiarity with occupational health a plus
• Skills in medical chart abstraction
• Attention to detail
• Competence with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications, including Access
• Familiarity with medical terminology a plus
• Experience in research or public health a plus
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good judgment and ability to think logically
• Ability to work both remotely and in the CDPH Richmond, CA office

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• At least one year of research experience with occupational data abstraction preferred
• Knowledge of data systems such as MS Access a plus
• Knowledge of occupational exposure and health a plus

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point, and remote technologies such as Zoom and MS Teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Not applicable
• Reach Above Shoulder: Not applicable
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Not applicable
• Lift / Carry: Not applicable
• Push/Pull: Not applicable
• See (Vision): 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

This is currently a remote/hybrid position which requires some in-person work at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Richmond, CA.

This position may be required to travel up to 5% for in-person meetings. Supervisor/leadership will determine work schedule. Must have functioning internet access at remote location.

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.