UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: ASD
About The Position
The Research Program Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator with recruiting research participants, collecting psychological research data, entering data, and organizing research studies in the Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. Studies focus on addiction and the development of interventions. The role involves collecting questionnaire, interview, laboratory, and other research data. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; occasional early evening hours may be required. The assistant coordinates participant screening, recruitment, scheduling, and tracking; conducts structured clinical and other interviews; maintains research documentation in accordance with FDA, Institutional Review Board, sponsor, and Good Clinical Practice requirements; and enters and organizes participant data. The position also includes reviewing study procedures, maintaining research supplies and laboratory equipment, and other assigned duties, which may include handling saliva and blood, taking vital signs, and assisting with data analysis.
Requirements
- High school diploma and four years of relevant program experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required program experience.
- Ability to present information effectively in written and verbal form.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing, or another natural life or health care field is preferred.
- Knowledge of computer-based information systems is desirable.
- A bachelor's degree with mathematics and/or statistics coursework may substitute for the experience requirement described under preferred training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage tracking of research participants, including screening, recruitment, and scheduling.
- Manage scheduling of personnel for research study visits when necessary.
- Prepare tracking reports and present participant status at weekly research team meetings.
- Conduct diagnostic interviews, including structured clinical interviews and related instruments, and document assessment data in research records.
- Initiate and maintain accurate, comprehensive research documentation as required by the FDA, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors, and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Enter data into a computerized database and organize patient data files on an ongoing basis.
- Review the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes when indicated.
- Maintain research supplies and monitor and arrange periodic calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include handling saliva and blood, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with data analysis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
