UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: ASD

This position involves working with Dr. McRae-Clark and her research team on an NIH-funded study focused on medication development for the treatment of cannabis use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of subjects (30%)
  • Develop recruitment materials and provide feedback on recruitment methods.
  • Conduct initial screening of interested participants, including describing study procedures and determining initial eligibility.
  • Schedule and track study participants once enrolled.
• Data collection (30%)
  • Administer questionnaires and collect detailed substance use information.
  • Collect biological samples, including urine, and coordinate blood collection at the Clinical Neurobiology lab.
  • Perform EKGs and obtain vital signs.
  • Enter data into an electronic database.
• Research and regulatory files (15%)
  • Maintain research records and source documentation.
  • Assist with regulatory binder maintenance.
  • Maintain human subjects training.
• Study medication management (15%)
  • Prepare medication orders and obtain physician signatures.
  • Collect and return medications according to IDS policies.
  • Monitor and record participant medication adherence.
  • Coordinate medication monitoring visits with the study PA.
• Protocol (5%)
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the protocol.
  • Scrutinize the effectiveness of study procedures on an ongoing basis and suggest changes when indicated.
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Requirements

• A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, social sciences, or health sciences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Good finger dexterity. (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift)

Pay

Pay range: $37,200.00 - $48,300.00 - $59,500.00 per year (hourly rate).

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• FLSA status: Hourly