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Description

The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a part time limited Staff Research Associate II to assist with research support. Duties of the role include but are not limited to the following:

Laboratory Research Support

+ Conduct assessments with research participants in person, by phone, by video call, and at off

+ Instruct research participants on the use of behavioral health tracking tools for remote data collection

+ Administer and score observational measures

+ Assist with writing protocols, consents, and IRB application and submission materials

+ Facilitate collection of data, processing of data, and storage of data

+ Conduct risk assessments in-person or by phone when required, following strict protocols, and promptly sharing risk assessment reports to clinical supervisor

+ Set-up and maintain testing devices (e.g., sensors, gait analysis, iPads)

+ Complete subject tracking in database, maintaining project records and project organization

+ Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure comprehensive data collection

+ Participate in study recruitment, team trainings of study staff and volunteers and progress review meetings

+ Potentially monitor multiple e-mail accounts and voicemail account; respond to inquiries in timely manner

+ Prepare and maintain study-specific manuals, workflows, training materials

+ Other duties as needed.

Pay Range: $28.88 - $46.46 hourly.

*Please note that this limited position may convert to career. Qualifications

Required:

+ At least one-year experience in human clinical research studies or in settings with direct relevant patient contact, including training in risk assessment and response protocols

+ Ability to prioritize and complete in a timely way work on multiple projects with competing requirements

+ Ability to use multiple online tools to support remote data collection from participants with a range of familiarity with technology

+ Willingness to complete CareConnect training as needed

+ Collaborative, able to work both independently and as part of a team

+ Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

+ Able to work and practice professional relationships with medical personnel, research subjects, patients and families

+ Strong computer skills including word processing, e-mail systems, file transfer, spreadsheets, matlab software, data entry, database maintenance, including the ability to enter data and maintain study records

+ Strong time management and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Cognitive Science, Psychology, or related discipline

+ Previous experience with clinical research in neonatal and pediatric populations

+ A minimum commitment of two years is preferred

+ Immediate start date preferred

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