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Research Associate

Employer
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Location
Rockville, Maryland
Salary
Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $51,222 - $56,913 https://www.asha.org/careers/asha-jobs/benefits/
Closing date
Jun 1, 2022

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Industry
Associations, Nonprofit
Function
Administrative, Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Entry Level

Job Details

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association requires all new employees to present proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when they start work. Currently, “fully vaccinated” is defined as someone that has received both doses of the Pfizer/Moderna COVID-19 vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 14 days or more before they begin work. Individuals with a disability or a religious reason preventing them from taking the vaccine may request an accommodation.

Description

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the development and maintenance of an information infrastructure to support the work of the National Center for Evidence-Based Practice (N-CEP) and ASHA members working in evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

  1. Conduct systematic searches of the scholarly literature in support of committees doing evidence reviews and scholarly manuscripts developed by N-CEP staff.
  2. Conduct literature searches in support of the Evidence Maps. Assist with the maintenance of the Evidence Maps website content.
  3. Support the development and maintenance of N-CEP’s information resources for ease of access by staff.
  4. Participate in the development of training resources.
  5. Assist with special projects.

Qualifications

Knowledge Typically Acquired Through

  • Bachelor’s degree in library/information sciences, social or natural science, or education

Scope and Depth of Technical Skills/Knowledge

  • Ability to use Medline and other information search systems and tools to identify relevant scholarly literature
  • Basic understanding of research methodology (e.g., study design, statistics) consistent with successful completion of at least one undergraduate course in research methods
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications

Scope and Depth of Non-Technical Skills/Knowledge

  • Extremely strong attention to detail
  • Functions well in a team environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities

Company

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association was founded in 1925. It is a not-for-profit scientific and professional association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech and hearing scientists. ASHA is committed to the consumers of our services, the more than 42 million Americans with communication disorders. ASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech-language, and hearing disorders receive quality services from well-educated professionals.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certifies practicing clinicians, conducts and accredits educational programs for its members, informs the public about communication disorders, produces and markets educational materials, monitors legislation, and lobbies state and federal governments. ASHA represents more than 228,000 speech-language pathologists, audiologist, and speech and hearing scientists.

The Association's National Office, in Rockville, Maryland, employs more than 300 individuals in a wide range of occupations. Some staff members are speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Other professionals provide expertise in a variety of fields from accounting, information processing and marketing to convention and meeting planning, customer service and desktop publishing.

ASHA has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Washingtonian Magazine and by the State of Maryland and Montgomery County Work/Life Alliance. ASHA has also earned recognition as a "Best Workplace for Commuters." A number of public service campaigns, media advertising campaigns, and membership promotion materials that our staff have worked on have earned awards. The ASHA Leader, our bi-weekly tabloid, has earned numerous awards for general excellence and feature articles. Our website has also earned a number of awards. In addition, the National Office has received awards for our recycling efforts.

For more information about our organization, see our website at www. asha.org.ASHA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Long-Term Disability Income Insurance
* Travel Accident Insurance
* Defined Contribution Plan
* 401(k) Savings Plan
* Flexible Spending Plan
* Annual Leave
* Sick Leave
* Family and Medical Leave
* Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
* Paid Holidays
* Flextime
* Telecommuting
* Flexplace
* Fare Share Program
* Employee Assistnace Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Staff Development Prgram
* Wellness and Fitness
* Direct Deposit

Company info
Website
Location
2200 Research Blvd
#235
Rockville
MD
20850
US

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