Qualitative Research Assistant - Contractor

MISSION: 

Medicines360’s mission is to remove cost as a barrier to health by developing and providing affordable Women’s Health products.

ABOUT MEDICINES360:  

Medicines360 is a different kind of pharmaceutical organization. We are a San Francisco-based nonprofit women’s health pharmaceutical organization with a mission of expanding access to quality medicines for all women.

Medicines360 has developed a groundbreaking approach to expand access.  It starts with our nonprofit mission and exclusive focus on expanding access to quality medicines for all women, regardless of socioeconomic status, insurance coverage or geography. We research the health needs of women and gaps in access and develop quality women’s products to fill those gaps. We form key partnerships with companies to help distribute and market these medicines in the US and globally, and in a way that expands access for all women, regardless of socioeconomic status or insurance coverage. We then reinvest the proceeds from those partnerships into advocacy, education, and research and development of other products to further expand access.

Medicines360 is proud to be a leader in expanding access to quality medicines for women.  We believe that by supporting the products and partnerships we develop, everyone can play a role in expanding access to quality medicines and make a difference in the lives of women, everywhere.

Duration: 5-6 months (October 2022 – March 2023)

Hours: 5-15 hours per week (variable, flexible)

Location: United States, remote

Hourly rate: $35

We are looking for a Qualitative Research Assistant to support Medicines360’s current research project that seeks to learn more about reproductive autonomy and public health barriers faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) populations. The individual will support the Principal Investigator as they conduct virtual focus groups and semi-structured 1:1 interviews. The role requires experience implementing qualitative research methods, including facilitating focus groups. This is a paid position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the facilitation of focus groups and interviews, with the potential to lead focus group discussions
• Record detailed notes during focus groups and interviews
• Code focus group and interview transcripts, identifying key research themes
• Support synthesis of qualitative findings results and discuss results with the research team
• Maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and privacy of participants
• Perform other qualitative research tasks as necessary

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduated from or enrolled in a master's degree program in public health or other social science field OR undergraduate degree in public health or other social science field and significant experience conducting qualitative health research
• Experience conducting research with BIPOC populations
• Experience facilitating or assisting focus groups and/or interviews, in person or virtually
• Experience and/or coursework in qualitative research methods
• Excellent verbal communication and strong attention to detail
• Commitment to gender, reproductive, economic, and racial justice

People of color, people with disabilities, and those who identify as transgender, nonbinary, or LGBTQIA are strongly encouraged to apply.

Medicines360 is committed to a diverse workplace and is committed to equal opportunity employment for all job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Medicines360 complies with all applicable local, state and national laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.