Clinical Research Assistant – Exploratory Therapeutics Laboratory

Pavir•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will support the study of psychedelic medications treatments for severe depression and PTSD, led by the Principal Investigator - Dr. Trisha Suppes - as part of the Stanford/VA Exploratory Therapeutics Laboratory. The Research Assistant will play an important role in implementation of clinical research studies with an understanding of the underlying rationale, and follow best practices in working with research participants with serious mental illness. BENEFITS PAVIR offers generous benefits , including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 14 paid holidays , paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share , a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. Full time hours are 40 hours a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Valid Driver's License
2+ years of relevant clinical research experience (can include undergraduate)
Organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and dependable
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively with study participants and the research staff
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Able to learn VA regulations and procedures regarding research
Effective interpersonal skills, excellent verbal communication and written skills
General knowledge of research procedures gained through education or experience

Nice To Haves

3 years or more of relevant clinical research experience
Clinical research experience in including subject recruitment and screening
Prior experience in a mental health setting
Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, and R is highly desired

Responsibilities

Assist with identification, screening, and enrollment of study subjects
Communicate with subjects about study procedures and obtain informed consent
Coordinate with study team and subjects to schedule visits and conduct follow-ups
Administer questionnaires and assessment instruments to subjects
Collaborate with study team to ensure that protocols are followed completely, labs are ordered and reviewed as required, and that all elements of patient safety and protection are present
Oversee data collection and data reconciliation; check data for completeness and verify as needed
Prepare treatment room for participants, including setting up video and audio recordings of sessions
Travel to Stanford research space and VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) occasionally for recruitment
Attend weekly lab meetings with study team.
Provide information as needed to other clinic staff regarding clinical issues with specific patients, adherence to study protocols, administration of research instruments, and general procedures in clinical research
Assist with administrative duties.
Perform simple lab procedures per study requirements (blood pressure, calculation of body mass index)
Assist Principal Investigator in compiling summary data from trials
Perform literature searches and retrieve needed information from retrieved articles
Help prepare supplemental materials and text for manuscripts, publications, and grants.
Assist with other study-related duties as needed.