Senior Research Analyst

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 (007399)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000462

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

9/24/2026 6:13:19 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/19/2026 5:20:18 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

10/19/2026

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:

TBD_1000462

Position Description ID

264822

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 (007399)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

C: Supervisor - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

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

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

Project Policy Analyst 2 RP

5256

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Research Analyst (SRA) provides strategic leadership of LOSH's research initiatives. Leveraging their advanced technical knowledge, the SRA manages LOSH's research portfolio, which fall into three categories 1) assessment of worker safety and health issues, 2) identification of effective controls for workplace hazards and innovative policy interventions, and 3) evaluation of worker trainings and interventions to mitigate injury and illness in the workplace. The SRA advances LOSH's strong commitment to participatory action research by cultivating new and managing existing research partnerships with unions, worker and community-based organizations, and public agencies. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Director to identify and pursue funding opportunities to support new research initiatives; developing research protocols and data collection tools; managing compliance with IRB requirements for human subjects research; overseeing data collection and analytical strategies; and authoring high-quality summaries, reports, and publications tailored to diverse stakeholders. The SRA supervises members of the LOSH research team, and they oversee the work of Graduate Student Researchers and student interns, including those participating in the national Occupational Health Internship Program. The SRA exercises a high degree of autonomy in formulating project plans and strategies, administering policies and resources, complex problem-solving, and ensuring compliance with timelines, grant requirements, and institutional standards. They represent LOSH publicly in community forums and professional meetings and contribute to LOSH organizational and staff development.

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).

Strategic Research Leadership & Project Management

Implement and manage LOSH’s research portfolio consisting of multiple complex research initiatives; Direct research teams in design of research protocols, analytical strategies, and benchmarks; Develop and refine data collection and program evaluation tools; Oversee survey administration, interviews, focus groups, and other data collection activities to ensure data quality and validity; Manage compliance with all IRB, university and sponsor requirements for human subjects research; Serve as the OHIP Los Angeles Site Coordinator by collaborating with partner organizations to design community-engaged research projects for student interns, screening, interviewing, and selecting student participants, supervise and mentor interns, and evaluate project outcomes.

40%

Communications

Develop and implement LOSH’s strategy for research dissemination; synthesize and translate research findings into accessible formats for workers, community partners, policymakers, and academic audiences; Author policy-oriented research reports and peer-reviewed articles; Present research findings and represent LOSH at professional conferences, policy convenings, and community forums; Communicate timely updates and strategic insights to LOSH staff, partners, and project teams; Participate in committees and working groups addressing policy, strategy, or program development.

20%

Supervision & Mentorship

Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of LOSH research staff; Provide mentorship and coaching to staff, Graduate Student Researchers, and interns engaged in LOSH research initiatives; Provide high-level direction to OHIP project teams; Collaborate with counterparts at the UCLA Labor Center and other UC programs to engage students in labor-related research initiatives.

20%

Grant Proposals & Contract Language

Identify new funding opportunities to support research initiatives; Collaborate with the Director and Associate Director in completing grant applications and contract proposals; Lead in the development and tailoring of proposal language, ensuring alignment with the sponsor's priorities, practices, and the Center's organizational goals.

10%

Support LOSH Operational Activities

Participate in LOSH planning efforts, including staff meetings, strategy sessions, and retreats.

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

Bachelor's Degree

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

Required

Master's Degree

Public Health / related field or equivalent experience / training

Preferred

PhD

Public Health or equivalent experience / training

Preferred

4-5 years

Experience leading worker- or community-engaged research and evaluation inititives, with a focus on policy-relevant outcomes.

Required

And

4-5 years

Experience successfully managing projects involving multiple collaborators.

Required

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

Required

Experience managing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data using various data analysis tools.

Required

Experience collaborating with diverse partners including labor unions, worker organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, and academia.

Preferred

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

Required

Ability to develop work plans and timelines, monitor benchmarks, and ensure satisfactory completion of work plan within project timeframe.

Required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff and community-based partners, both verbally and in writing.

Required

Ability to synthesize and communicate technical, scientific, and/or policy information for various audiences.

Required

Ability to multi-task within demanding timeframes.

Required

Ability to mentor junior staff and students via coaching, delegating responsibility, and providing feedback.

Required

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

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:

Other University Setting(s)

Location:

Downtown Labor Center

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.