Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate II

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 through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work at local school sites approximately one to three days per week, with remaining workdays performed remotely.

*Mileage reimbursement for work‑related travel to offsite locations is available in accordance with organizational policy.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: Under the supervision of Research Associates and Research Managers, the Health Science & Behavioral Science Research Associate II is responsible for the day‑to‑day implementation of research protocols and data collection at assigned school sites. This role supports research activities within the Alhambra Unified School District and plays a key role in coordinating study participation and engagement.

The Research Associate II will be assigned up to two school sites based on geographic proximity and student enrollment and will be required to work onsite at schools in Alhambra one to three days per week. The position collaborates closely with youth, teachers, and school staff in a mentoring program designed to encourage youth engagement in science, medicine, health, and wellness, while supporting a grassroots strategy to promote participation in a school‑based sleep health program.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination and implementation of research visits for study participants at assigned school sites
• Serve as a resource to participating schools by providing problem‑solving assistance related to study procedures
• Support project implementation and ongoing engagement efforts at participating schools
• Assist with data collection, data entry, and maintenance of study documentation as needed
• Track study participants throughout the duration of the project
• Support scheduling and coordination of teleconferences and in‑person meetings
• Organize and distribute meeting minutes and study communications
• Order, prepare, and distribute study materials (e.g., brochures and supplies)
• Perform duties under the supervision and guidance of principal investigators and project leadership

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 2+ years of qualitative and/or quantitative interviewing experience required.

• Bilingual (English/Mandarin) preferred.
• Experience using CASI interviewing tools preferred.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent.
College education in related discipline 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.