Research Assistant I (Temporary)

Vital Research•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about research that drives meaningful change? Vital Research is seeking two Research Assistants for two distinct projects: Kansas Quality of Life (QOL): February 24, 2026, to May 22, 2026 Minnesota Quality of Life (QOL): March 17, 2026, to August 28, 2026 These temporary positions will support research and evaluation initiatives, including large-scale seasonal survey projects aimed at enhancing quality of life in long-term care facilities. Join us in generating insights that make a real impact on communities and care settings. Under the guidance of the Research Manager, you’ll play a key role in three critical areas: Scheduling – Communicating with assisted living administrators via phone and email to coordinate face-to-face interviews conducted by our Field Interviewers. Census Coordination – Managing electronic data collection, organizing data files, and ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data security standards. Research and Evaluation Support – Collecting, auditing, processing, and coordinating data in support of various research and evaluation projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field.
1+ years of administrative experience (post-graduate research preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Access preferred)
Comfort using Zoom for calls.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization.
Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team.
Clear communication, problem-solving mindset, and adaptability.
Capacity to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must be available Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PST in-office (40 hours/week, as needed).
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and access to a personal vehicle

Nice To Haves

Understanding of research, evaluation principles, and healthcare terminology (preferred).

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for scheduling interviews between assisted living staff and Field Interviewers.
Place outgoing calls and emails to schedule and confirm appointments.
Monitor and track project scheduling activities to ensure a seamless process.
Send reminder emails/calls for upcoming interviews.
Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate updates to the internal team.
Answer questions from facility administrators to ensure they are comfortable with the survey process.
Contact nursing homes and assisted living facilities to collect missing information when necessary.
Enter quantitative and qualitative data.
Receive and clean census data using Microsoft Access and Excel.
Organize, match, and process data files from multiple sources.
Track, audit, and correct data errors to ensure data integrity.
Upload findings to a secure database while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and data security protocols.
Ensure census data deadlines are met.
Generate assignment packets for Field Interviewers.
Administrative duties as needed, including attending meetings and formatting documents