UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: ASD
About The Position
The Research Program Assistant supports the Principal Investigator and research studies in the Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. The role focuses on recruiting research participants, collecting psychological research data, entering data, and completing organizational tasks for studies involving addiction and the development of interventions. The assistant directly collects 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 position is hourly and scheduled for 40 hours per week.
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.
- Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including frequent seated, upright, and mobile work; continuous indoor work; and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing, another natural life science, or a health care field.
- Knowledge of computer-based information systems.
- A bachelor's degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses is identified as a substitute for required work experience in the preferred training and experience section.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage participant tracking, screening, recruitment, and scheduling; schedule research personnel for study visits when necessary; prepare tracking reports and present status updates at weekly team meetings.
- Conduct interviews, including structured diagnostic clinical interviews and related instruments, and document participant assessment data in research records.
- Initiate and maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation in accordance with FDA, Institutional Review Board, sponsor, and Good Clinical Practice requirements for research trials.
- 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 assigned duties, 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
