The individual who fills this position will contribute to the Tech4Rest Study funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, through the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (OHWC), and to the SHIFT Onboard Study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The Tech4Rest study is a randomized controlled trial of engineering controls and behavioral interventions to improve the sleep-health of commercial team truck drivers. The SHIFT Onboard study is also a randomized controlled trial of an enhancedonboarding training for new bus operators. Travel to field sites to meet participants and collect data will be a primary duty for this position. However, as a member of the lab, the research assistant may also contribute to other projects on a limited basis.

• Regular work in the field, and regular travel for up to two weeks at a time about every other month should be expected (locations include, but are not limited to, Riverside, CA, Lousiville, KY, Salem, OR, Olympia, WA)
• Participant recruitment and communication
• Survey, health, and actigraphy data collection with participants at worksites and remotely. Potential for cardiometabolic data collection (e.g., body composition, metabolic rate, hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure)
• Data entry, management, processing, and validation
• Supporting intervention delivery
• Preparation for field work, logistical arrangements, and equipment management
• Learning, troubleshooting, and problem solving tasks with research software

• Bachelors degree with no experience, AA (2 year) degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work occasional evening and overnight/weekends for in-laboratory and field work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Ability to be self-motivated, to prioritize effectively and achieve deadlines.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and maintain data in a range of formats, as well as information from a variety of sources, including research publications, web sources, and internal and external contacts.
• Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research, with demonstrated experience in problem solving.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature and to maintain research integrity.

• Experience in research especially related to human subjects research is highly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of Tableau, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheets, and/or REDCap.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Spanish speaking skills.
• College-level coursework in statistics and/or research design.
• Experience with or exposure to transportation, construction, agriculture or home health care.
• Experience with actigraphy/activity meters.

Please upload a pdf document containing letter of introduction, resume/cv, names of three references, and a writing sample .

Working conditions: Working hours of this position will vary but are mostly M-F and 8-5 with occasional evenings and weekends. The location of work will vary from worksites (in the field) and at OHSU.

Physical demands & equipment usage: Computer work, standing and sitting while using a computer, interacting with research participants (including collecting physical measurements and installation of equipment in trucks), and completing lab experiments. Driving to field research sites (in personal or OHSU-rented/owned vehicle). Carrying and moving equipment ranging from very light to 100 lbs with the assistance of hand trucks and/or co-workers.

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