Older Adult Research Specialist
About The Position
The Older Adult Recruitment Specialist with the Department of Occupational Therapy will serve a primary role in recruiting and screening older adults at risk of falling for an NIH-funded study. The position includes training in regulatory procedures, cognitive screening, research screening procedures, and other research procedures. Community outreach is required, including attending community events, communicating with older adults about the study, and reporting back to the research team. The role focuses on building trust in the research process, determining participant eligibility, managing research information, and helping older adults consider whether participating in a clinical trial is right for them.
Requirements
- U.S. work authorization required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science- or health-related field.
- One year of professional-level experience focused on client experience, quality and process improvement, or related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret and understand complex research protocols with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to build rapport, establish and maintain trust, and foster collaborative working relationships.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and details.
- Proficiency in navigating and learning a variety of software applications and technology systems.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport and promote trust in the research process among older adults at risk of falling through community outreach, engagement approaches, and responsive communication.
- Complete screening procedures, including a cognitive screening assessment, to determine participant eligibility.
- Enter and manage research information in a secure online database.
- Facilitate discussions to help older adults discern whether participating in a clinical trial is right for them as part of recruitment and screening.
- Periodically attend community events to provide education to older adults and the community at large about the study.
- Report back to the research team about community outreach.
Benefits
- The university describes a robust benefits package and a focus on work-life balance; details are provided through its benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
