Field Researcher 2 RP

FIELD RESEARCHER 2 RP (005245)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000678

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

11/3/2026 4:53:06 PM

Date Last Edited:

11/3/2026 4:52:57 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2400O

Organization:

UCLA FIELDING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH  

Division Code:

2410D

Division:

PUBLIC HEALTH DIV                      

Department:

191600 - CANCER PREVENTION & CNTRL RESEARCH

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000678

Position Description ID

266858

UC Payroll Title:

FIELD RESEARCHER 2 RP (005245)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: Research and Public Service PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41261686

Reports to Payroll Title:

Field Researcher 3 RP

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

10045191

Department Head Payroll Title:

Professor

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team at the UCLA Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research (CPCR) and the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity (CHE) in the Fielding School of Public Health to serve as Project Associate. Under the general supervision of supervisors, this individual will carryout activities associated a wide range of community-partnered and community-based projects. This individual will contribute to planning and implementation of project activities at UCLA and partner sites, engaging with Community Advisory Committee members; training project staff at UCLA and partner agencies; maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of all project activities; developing agendas, presentations and supporting documentation for project team meetings; obtaining and maintaining human subjects research approvals; drafting progress and annual reports and plan updates required by the funding agencies; participating in the development of presentations and manuscripts for academic and community audiences, and development and dissemination of information for community audiences. This position requires physical in-office presence and applicants seeking fully remote work should not apply.

The UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity and the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research (CPCR) are co-located within the Center for Health Sciences (CHS) building on the UCLA campus. The UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity was established in 2004 to address disparities in health status and health care in the United States. The Center conducts community-partnered intervention research in health promotion and disease prevention to mitigate disparities. The CPCR is a joint program of the Fielding School of Public Health and the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and leads efforts in population-based cancer prevention and control research.  In addition to conducting research, both Centers have a strong focus on community outreach and engagement including conducting education and capacity building activities particularly in Los Angeles and surrounding counties

Community based research and project support

1. Serve as the main point of contact for community partners regarding day-to-day project activities, and as the primary liaison between UCLA project teams and community partners.

2. Work with community partner staff to develop timelines for all project activities, based on goals and objectives of projects, and plans approved by the funding agencies and Center Leadership, and work to ensure timelines are met.  Actively monitor day-to-day program implementation activities at community partner sites, through regular phone calls, emails and site visits. Follow-up on regular basis and report status to supervisors. Train staff at community partner agencies to track project activities and implement project protocols.

3. Identify problems and issues and communicate to project team/s.  Provide resolution options, status reports, action items, etc 

4. Develop project protocols and materials (data collection, training, etc.). 

5. Coordinate, oversee and conduct data collection activities.

6. Develop and disseminate information to community audiences

7. Develop and maintain accurate tracking of all project activities. Monitor progress for each phase of projects; provide written and verbal status and progress reports to various committees and investigators.

8. Coordinate the organization of planning meetings and presentations for projects; participate in the communications and discussions related to project management. Facilitate presentations of problems and their resolution. 

9. Initiate and write progress report drafts, correspondence, institutional review certification, etc. for submission to funding agencies and collaborators.

10. Develop, revise and prepare for distribution, in collaboration with PIs, reports, public relations materials, presentations, reports, manuscripts, etc.

11. Assist project staff, students and interns in delineating tasks specific goals and objectives and carrying out tasks.

12.Organize and maintain accurate records to document project activities; files for meeting minutes, activities, community partner correspondence, etc.

13.Arrange, plan and facilitate meetings between UCLA investigators, community partners, and other relevant stakeholders; secure meeting sites or conference/Zoom call lines, prepare and distribute meeting announcements, develop agendas, organize refreshments as appropriate.

100%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

Advanced degree in public health or related field

Required

1+ year

Program planning, implementation and evaluation

Required

1+ year

Health promotion

Required

1+ year

Experience working with community-organizations, such as safety-net clinics, schools, and other civil society organizations

Required

Working knowledge of chronic and infectious disease control, cancer prevention and control, public health and/or social science theories and methods

Required

Demonstrated analytical skills to recognize issues/situations that require action, define problems by performing research and fact finding, present alternatives in an analytical and logical format, and formulate, recommend, and implement solutions.

Required

Strong organizational skills for project planning, data collection procedures, and conduct of complex project and research activities, and ability to independently prioritize and effectively manage heavy workload with multiple deadlines, and changing priorities.

Required

Demonstrated oral communication skills to obtain and convey information accurately and precisely and to speak effectively and appropriately on a wide variety of job-related subjects

Required

Demonstrated written communication and proofreading skills to compose grammatically correct and content appropriate correspondence, proposals, reports, materials, etc.

Required

Working knowledge of policies and procedures of Human Subjects related research.

Required

Ability to effectively train staff

Required

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Required

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community settings with multicultural populations.

Required

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

20%

Ability to travel to multiple project sites in the Southern California region, including Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and Ventura County

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

A2-125 CHS and other community sites

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical Skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.