The role involves recruiting, screening, and interviewing research participants in community settings to collect study data. Responsibilities include administering surveys, conducting rapid STI tests, and providing basic counseling and referrals.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, with a preference for candidates experienced in field-based community outreach and those who are bilingual in English and Spanish. Candidates must be comfortable working in diverse, non-traditional environments during evenings and weekends.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
That’s where you come in.
The Community/Research Liaison is a field-based role focused on recruiting and engaging research participants in community settings.
Responsibilities include screening and interviewing participants, administering surveys and STI tests, collecting and entering study data, and providing basic counseling and referrals.
The role also involves coordinating participant scheduling, maintaining accurate records, and handling administrative tasks such as reports and documentation.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in diverse, non-traditional environments are essential.
Once you join us you won't want to leave.
It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide.
Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us.
We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care Plus many more!
Position Summary
The Community/Research Liaison is a field-based data collector responsible for recruiting, screening, and interviewing participants in community venues. This role includes administering surveys, conducting rapid STI testing, and providing basic counseling and referrals. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in non-traditional environments are essential. Position Key Accountabilities:
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Vacation Time
Wellness Programs
Financial Counseling
Pension Plan
Longevity Pay
Gym Membership Discounts
Medical Premiums
Mental Health Counseling
Legal Counseling
Child Care Resources
Elder Care Resources
Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete, accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. May work in the field, either going to homes, places of business, or specified study areas.
Contacts potential study participants for recruitment and scheduling for a research study.
Enters and codes information for research projects for entry into the database.
Gathers data for study-related needs.
Under supervision, they may refer study participants to the appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner according to the study policies, procedures, and protocols.
Handles administrative details, including logging personal time and effort reports and submitting mileage reports.
May utilize equipment as trained by the project manager or principal to obtain the required information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
None
Preferred:
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to work independently in field settings
Comfortable working with diverse populations
Reliable transportation
Experience in community outreach, research, or public health
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Minimum
Education:
High
School
Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum
Experience:
None
Preferred: Field-based work in community venues (e.g., bars, clubs, similar settings). May involve loud environments, crowds, odors, or outdoor conditions. Evenings, late nights, and weekends required.
This is not a remote or office-based position
Physical
Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security
Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency
Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
