Research Associate

PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 (007397)

UCPath Position ID: 41101856

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

12/17/2025 5:27:10 PM

Date Last Edited:

12/17/2025 5:27:06 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1350D

Division:

L&S SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department:

210500 - INSTITUTE FOR RES ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41101856

Position Description ID

189143

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 (007397)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 19

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40054650

Reports to Payroll Title:

Academic Administrator V

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40051237

Department Head Payroll Title:

Director

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Associate contributes to LOSH research on worker safety and health and employment issues in California, with a particular focus on low-wage, immigrant, and/or non-English-speaking workers and those in high-risk industries. They assist with implementing discrete research activities in support of LOSH research initiatives and in close coordination with the LOSH Research Analyst and labor and community-based partners. Responsibilities include assisting with project planning and coordination; convening meetings with project contributors; creating research tools in English and Spanish; collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data; summarizing and presenting results for various audiences; and contributing to written reports, publications, and grant proposals. The Research Associate represents LOSH in in community meetings and professional conferences, and participates in LOSH organizational and staff development initiatives.

The UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) Program is dedicated to promoting worker health, safety, and wellbeing, and building capacity for workers and worker organizations to take action to improve working conditions. LOSH offers high-quality training and education, participatory action research, policy analysis, and worker leadership development to advance worker rights and protections. LOSH is a unit of both the Institute for Research and Labor and Employment (IRLE) and the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH).

Assist with Project Implementation

Create tools for the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; Participate in project activities, including team meetings, outreach, data collection, and data dissemination; Coordinate with prospective study participants to facilitate enrollment; Administer surveys, conduct interviews, facilitate focus group sessions, conduct worksite visits, gather data from public sources, and other data collection as appropriate; Support with IRB applications, disseminating and tracking research incentives, and maintaining required documentation; Develop and maintain positive relationships with research partners; Translate materials from English to Spanish

70%

Analyze and Communicate Research Findings

Analyze data and summarize results for various audiences, including workers and community members, policy makers, and academics; Communicate research findings in a language and format that is accessible to worker and community audiences; Contribute to written research reports and peer-reviewed journal articles; Stay up-to-date on current research in the field of occupational safety and health, with a particular focus on California; Participate in community meetings, workshops, and other events as appropriate to support programmatic goals. Present research findings at local and national conferences and in community-based forums.

20%

Support LOSH Operational Activities

Participate in LOSH staff and project meetings, strategic planning activities and staff retreats; Support grant proposal writing and reporting activities; Provide support and guidance to Graduate Student Researchers participating on LOSH research projects; Other duties as assigned by supervisor

10%

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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

in Public Health or related field and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

Knowledge of occupational safety and health, labor movement, and/or participatory action research.

Required

Experience developing surveys and interview guides.

Preferred

Experience administrating surveys, conducting interviews, and leading focus groups with workers and/or community audiences.

Required

Experience securing qualitative data from publicly available sources, cleaning datasets, and preparing data for analysis.

Preferred

Experience using Atlas.ti or other qualitative analysis software and experience using Qualtrics, REDCap and/or other programming surveys.

Preferred

Experience using STATA or other statistical software.

Preferred

Driver License

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Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles.

Required

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

Required

Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with diverse partners from labor, community-based organizations, government agencies, and academia.

Required

Available for occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend activities as determined by operational needs.

Required

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.

Required

Possess a valid CA driver's license in good standing with access to a car for local travel and the ability to travel within California.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

2107 Ueberroth

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

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.