Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Professional 1 or 2)

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Professional 1 or 2) to join our research team for a series of projects on treatment development for disease of addiction. These project aims to investigate the potential of various brain imaging and neuromodulation techniques and cognitive interventions.

The selected candidate will play a key role in coordinating and conducting clinical research activities related to these projects. We hope to make a partnership between Minnesota Recovery Communities and Medical Discovery Team on Addiction (MDTA) at University of Minnesota to launch a Neuroscience-informed Intervention Co-Development (NICD) pipeline to address interventional needs within the communities, with the communities and for the communities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Professional 1:
* Collects & organizes patient data
* Maintains records and databases
* Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
* Managing the recruitment, screening, and enrollment of research patients
* Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
* Conducts library searches
* Verifies accuracy of study forms
* Updates study forms per protocol
* Documents patient visits and procedures
* Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
* Assists with interviewing study subjects
* Administers psychiatric assessments and scores questionnaires
* Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from
subjects
* Performs study procedures, which may include neuromodulation (TMS and tES, training will be offered by study team), phlebotomy (a course is offered at UMN), etc.
* Assists with study regulatory submissions
* Ensuring compliance with the UMN IRB and other federal and institutional guidelines
* Writes consent forms
* Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
* Periodic special projects, such as a grant submission or a journal article submission
* Performs administrative support duties as required

Research Professional 2:
A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:
* Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders and study databases
* Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks
* Organize and interpret data
* Develop and implement recruitment strategies
* Act as a study resource for patient and family
* Monitor and evaluation lab and procedure data
* Evaluate study questionnaires
* Contribute to protocol recommendations
* Assist with preparation of annual review
* May assist PI to prepare complete study reports

Required Qualifications:

Research Professional 1
BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.

Research Professional 2
BA/BS degree, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.

Preferred skills and competencies:

* Critical thinking skills and ability to independently resolve problems
* Careful attention to details
* Willingness to learn new research skills, capabilities, and procedures (e.g TMS, tES, run fMRI sessions..)
* Good organizational skills
* Time management and ability to prioritize
* Ability to follow directions
* Good communication skills, written and verbal
* Computer literacy (prior experience with REDCap, R, Python, ... is an asset)
* Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
* Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for participants' rights and individual
needs
* Data management and analysis knowledge is advantageous, though not required
* Ability to work independently and as a team player
* Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
* Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
* Working knowledge of data management program

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay Range: Salary Range is $23 - $30/per hour depending on education/qualifications/experience and level of position.

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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