Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate I

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM; Weekends as needed.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate I is under the supervision of the Research Associates/Research Managers, recruits project participants and administers structured and/or interview survey materials. May be responsible for data collection, data entry, and/or study documentation. Conducts literature searches, writes summary documents, and may participate in the design of studies and metrics. The Associate will assist in recruitment and ensures that site operations remain efficient even when juggling multiple concurrent protocols. The Associate must constantly adapt to protocol amendments, evolving FDA/Health Canada updates, and shifting IRB requirements. Will be responsible for maintaining rigorous adherence to GCP and HIPAA standards—while managing high volumes of documentation—to ensure passing internal and external audits. Will be responsible for making split-second decisions to prioritize mission-critical tasks to meet sponsor deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience conducting qualitative and quantitative interviews preferred.
• Previous experience in administering neuropsychiatric assessments and experienced in engaging pediatric populations, including children, youth, and families preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with interviewing and recruiting project participants preferred.
• Experience using CASI interviewing tools preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associates’ degree, Bachelor’s degree, or college education in related scientific field preferred.

• Current Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification in Information Privacy & Security (IPS), Basic Human Research, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) highly preferred.

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.