Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to join our team as a Special Project Associate II. This temporary social and behavioral research position offers hands-on experience supporting the lab’s ongoing federally funded grants and projects, with day-to-day involvement in organizing research activities, preparing presentation and dissemination materials, and completing data entry, cleaning, and basic analyses. The Associate will work closely with the Principal Investigator, fellows, and multidisciplinary collaborators and community partners, with opportunities to strengthen skills in health communication research and contribute to manuscripts and presentations, including potential to take a lead role on a publication.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and prepare presentation materials for research projects and community outreach efforts.
• Perform data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis related to health communication and implementation science.
• Assist fellows and the Principal Investigator with lab tasks and project coordination.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
• Recruit participants for research studies within the community via site visits and outreach events.
• Learn about incorporating virtual humans and e-health technologies into research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
• Gain opportunities to lead a publication and develop practical research skills.

About the Lab

Dr. Janice Krieger’s Enhancing Technology & Communication in Healthcare (ETCH) laboratory focuses on advancing translational communication by developing and evaluating culturally tailored interventions and leveraging innovative technology solutions. Dr. Krieger’s work spans the cancer continuum, with an emphasis on precision messaging, user-centered design, and community-based participatory research to ensure health information is accessible, understandable, and linguistically and culturally appropriate for patients, families, and communities.

For more information about Dr. Krieger see 

Special Project Associate may have patient/research subject contact directly relating to and incidental to the original research program. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The following is required for completeness of application: Current curriculum vitae with bibliography, Proof of highest degree received (if awarded a Bachelor's or Master's degree). Please also be prepared that you may be asked to provide two letters of recommendation to the hiring PI prior to an interview.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree required and experience required in lab project or research work in an educational or work setting. Candidate must have a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety. 

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$26.45- $34.82 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Amy Hoffman

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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