Clinical Research Assistant - Psychiatry

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist and support scientific investigation to study treatment and phenomenology of depression as directed in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; independently conducts assigned experiments; administers and scores assessments as part of study protocol; conducts functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) or electroencephalographic (EEG) data collection per protocol, contributes to completion and submission of regulatory documents; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; manages data entry and database integrity; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator and other members of the team with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training and onboarding of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed; actively participates in team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts assigned experiments.
• Administers and scores assessments as part of study protocol.
• Conducts functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) or electroencephalographic (EEG) data collection per protocol.
• Contributes to completion and submission of regulatory documents.
• Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results.
• Manages data entry and database integrity.
• Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures.
• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Prepares research progress reports.
• Assists principal investigator and other members of the team with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
• Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature.
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Assists with training and onboarding of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment.
• Monitors research inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.
• Actively participates in team meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees