Research Assistant III

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute•Albuquerque, NM

22h•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time Research Assistant III position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jon Houck at The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Research Assistant III will work as part of a team on several federally-funded clinical research studies, including studies of non-invasive brain stimulation for the treatment of substance use disorder and studies designed to evaluate the behavioral and physiological effects of nicotine and tobacco use in human research participants, as well as other studies as needed. This is an in-person role that will involve providing analysis, preparation and quality control of data for research studies. The RA III will perform phlebotomy, collect and record vital signs, and other procedures as necessary. They will also oversee, organize, and execute daily activities for research studies including the recruitment of study participants. They will also ensure proper compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory agencies. Finally, they will inspect and set quality assurance testing models for the analysis of raw data, data in process, and finished data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related research field and 2 years or more of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities and have been attained.
Demonstrated understanding of the principals, methods and procedures of basic medical and/or clinical research.
Ability to understand and follow basic scientific research protocols and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Master of science degree (M.S., M.Sc.) is preferred.
Experience with REDCap is preferred.
Two years of recent experience performing in-person procedures with clinical research participants is preferred.
Emergency medical services certification (e.g., EMT-B) is preferred.
CCRP, CCRC, or similar clinical research certification is preferred.
If applicant does not have a current clinical research certification, applicant must meet requirements to apply for certification upon hire, and obtain the certification (at company's cost) within a year.

Responsibilities

Provide analysis, preparation and quality control of data for research studies.
Perform phlebotomy, collect and record vital signs, and other procedures as necessary.
Oversee, organize, and execute daily activities for research studies including the recruitment of study participants.
Ensure proper compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory agencies.
Inspect and set quality assurance testing models for the analysis of raw data, data in process, and finished data.