POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Engagement Scientist supports community outreach and education about clinical trial opportunities at the Ho‘ōla Early-Phase Clinical Research Center (EPCRC).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Help address misconceptions and cultural concerns about clinical trial participation within the community
• Serve as trusted liaisons who can explain trial concepts in culturally appropriate ways
• Assist with identification of community partners and venues for outreach events
• Provide feedback to our research team on community perspectives and barriers to participation
• Complies with all legal requirements and company policies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

•  One of the following:
  • Cancer patient or survivor
  • Family member or caregiver of a cancer patient or survivor
  • Healthcare worker
  • Community member interested in advocating for cancer patients and survivors
  • Community member interested in learning about and supporting cancer research

Skills Knowledge

• Ability to interact positively with study subjects and their families/associates, other health care and research professionals, and sponsor representatives.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing/concurrent projects and tasks.
• Works autonomously with minimal supervision, while also understanding the boundaries of the role, responsibilities, and experience. Seeks guidance and clarification from appropriate protocol-involved personnel when necessary.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail and desire to learn.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills, and interacts with supervisors, co-workers, and others respectfully and professionally at all times.

 BENEFITS  

• Pay rate: Hyperbaric Clinician Trainee - $18/hr. Hyperbaric Clinician range: $30/hr. to $36/hr.
• Retirement plan with 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)  
• Pet insurance with competitive premium rate   

UHP is an EEO Employer.