Research Associate

Heluna Health invites applications for a Research Associate position in the Center for Public Health Research (CPHR) at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. CPHR is a research unit that engages in a wide range of public health research including studies of populations at high risk for HIV infection. CPHR has developed methods and strategies for tracking the HIV epidemic that have been used locally and around the globe since the 1980s. The CPHR Investigators are global leaders in the epidemiology of HIV infection, HIV research training methods, and informing HIV prevention approaches.

This is a temporary, part time (25 hours) grant funded through December 2026, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Pay Rate

$27.43

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Study Activities
• Obtain informed consent, interview study participants, and complete detailed data forms
• Operate computerized data collection program on a laptop computer or other electronic device
• Provide appropriate referrals for social services in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Obtain and process specimens for HIV testing, provide HIV test counseling, disclose results, and provide appropriate referrals to care, if needed

• Other Responsibilities
• Contribute to other Center for Public Health Research projects, as needed
• Participate in meetings and quality control activities
• Perform other duties as required

• Experience
• Experience or willingness to learn how to conduct research interviews and obtain informed consent
• Experience or willingness to learn how to perform HIV testing
• Experience with LGBTQIA+ populations preferred

• Job qualifications
• Knowledge of, sensitivity to, and experience working with diverse communities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take responsibility for assignments with deadlines
• Knowledgeable of harm reduction principles
• Knowledge of San Francisco’s community-based organizations and service providers preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment

Physical demands

Stand Frequently Walk Frequently Sit Frequently Handling / Fingering Occasionally Reach Outward Occasionally Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs See Constantly Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day) Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day) Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT General Office Setting, Indoors, Outdoors, Venues

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

EEOC STATEMENT It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.