Staff Research Assistant Supervisor

Primary duties include participant recruitment, communicating with study participants, conducting data collection (including surveys and non-invasive biomarker collection), record keeping, logistics management, preliminary data analyses, report preparation, development of study intervention components, and maintenance of compliance logs. The Hudson College of Public Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Research Assistant Supervisor to support one or more nutrition-related research projects involving health promotion opportunities for people at risk for or affected by food insecurity and chronic disease.

Pay Range: Targeted pay up to $60,400 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: May be required

For Best Consideration Date: October 23, 2026

Position Introduction:

The Hudson College of Public Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Research Assistant Supervisor to support one or more nutrition-related research projects involving health promotion opportunities for people at risk for or affected by food insecurity and chronic disease.

This position entails serving as the first point of contact for potential participants, in addition to serving as a liaison between clinic and community partners. Primary duties include participant recruitment, communicating with study participants, conducting data collection (including surveys and non-invasive biomarker collection), record keeping, logistics management, preliminary data analyses, report preparation, development of study intervention components, and maintenance of compliance logs. The Staff Research Assistant Supervisor will work directly with senior research staff and principal investigators as well as with other study personnel, clinicians, and other researchers to accomplish the aims of various study projects. They will additionally supervise undergraduate research assistants and student interns. Experience in trauma-informed care and strong interpersonal skills involving discussion of sensitive topics with participants is required.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 48 months research laboratory experience as a research technician or assistant.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months research laboratory experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 96 months research experience.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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