Research Associate

Prepare and coordinate research deliverables, including reports, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other dissemination materials.

Schedule and facilitate project meetings and stakeholder communications.

Track milestones, action items, and project progress to ensure successful execution.

Demonstrate exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Resolve issues, negotiate project adjustments, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and operational excellence throughout the research process.

A Master’s level research or health-related degree required.

At least 2 years of health-related research experience (degree or additional educational and training must be in a social, behavioral, health services, or other medical or public health field appropriate to the specific field of research required by the position).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, and customer service. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching. Occasional decision making and independent judgment or action.

Reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.

This position requires a virtual home-office environment, working remotely.

The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and mobile devices.

Travel is required to support OCHIN’s business requirements for Go-Live installations or training which may require travel by air, vehicle, or train.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

OCHIN is a 100% remote organization with no physical corporate office location. Employees work remotely from home and many of our positions also support our member organizations on-site for new software installations. Nationwide travel is determined based on OCHIN business needs. Please inquire during the interview process about travel requirements for this position.

Work from home requirements are:

Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment

High Speed Internet Service

It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace

Travel required up to 20% nationally for on-site Go Live support based on business requirements for OCHIN

(OR) Travel may be required nationally based on business requirements for OCHIN

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits. See our website for details: https://ochin.org/careerCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

To keep our colleagues, members, and communities safe, OCHIN requires all employees—including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires—to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials, as a condition of employment. All new hires are required to provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date.

Equal Opportunity Statement

OCHIN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills for the benefit of our staff, our mission, and the communities we serve.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, OCHIN, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital or civil union status, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs.

Base Pay Overview

OCHIN uses broadened pay ranges to support equitable and market-aligned compensation practices. For this role, the typical offer range falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range. Pay information by position level is listed below. The final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, certifications, education, experience, training, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data.

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