Research Assistant » EltasJobs

Responsibilities include assisting the Principal Investigator and other research staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions to the IRB and other regulatory agencies, including protocol amendments and renewals of ongoing studies. The applicant will contact and schedule human research participants, and assist with the assessment of potential research participants including but not limited to conducting telephone interviews to screen their eligibility, administering tests during an in-person neuropsychological evaluation, and giving participants various computerized and paper-and-pencil cognitive tests, and administering computerized tasks during fMRI studies. The applicant will obtain informed consent according to study protocol and explain all aspects of study participation to research participants and prospective participants. They will be responsible for various modalities of data collection, including the coordination of neuroimaging appointments with MRI and PET imaging centers. Applicant will manage data collection, data entry, data processing and storage, and quality control for multiple clinical research studies. Responsible for data integrity, including backup of recorded data to study databases and all paper records, and detail-oriented abidance by study protocol and procedures. May also be asked to help develop or revise new written protocols and study manuals for good clinical research practice. Ability to balance multiple tasks and demands is imperative.

Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends.

Special Instructions

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Functions

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Special Indications

This position works with:
Contact with patients and/or research subjects

HIPAA Compliance training required

Yes