Clinical Research Aide
About the role
The responsibilities for the position include recruiting study participants, screening potential participants to determine eligibility, maintaining communication with participant families, coordinating study visits, administering clinical, physiologic, and neuropsychological assessments, tracking and entering data into databases, assisting with MRI scans of women and infants, and tracking and updating the IRB protocol. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a research team, and an interest in learning new skills and technologies and willingness to be trained in phlebotomy and biospecimen collection. This position is for two hires.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the recruiting and screening of study participants.
- Assist in the coordination and administration of study visit protocols (e.g., physiological, neurological, and behavioral assessments).
- Process and clean behavioral, physiological, or neuroimaging data.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with emphasis on neuroscience and behavior, psychology.
Qualifications
- Early childhood/pregnant women research or clinical experience (preferred).
- A two-year commitment to the position preferred.
- Spanish language fluency is preferred.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience with data coding.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.
- Interest in learning new skills and technologies.
- Willingness to be trained in phlebotomy and biospecimen collection.
Pay
Salary range: $53,000 - $60,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
Schedule
Hours per week: 35.