Staff Research Associate II - Pediatric ADHD Study

The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a part time limited Staff Research Associate II to assist with research support. Duties of the role include but are not limited to the following:

Laboratory Research Support

• Conduct assessments with research participants in person, by phone, by video call, and at off
• Instruct research participants on the use of behavioral health tracking tools for remote data collection
• Administer and score observational measures
• Assist with writing protocols, consents, and IRB application and submission materials
• Facilitate collection of data, processing of data, and storage of data
• Conduct risk assessments in-person or by phone when required, following strict protocols, and promptly sharing risk assessment reports to clinical supervisor
• Set-up and maintain testing devices (e.g., sensors, gait analysis, iPads)
• Complete subject tracking in database, maintaining project records and project organization
• Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure comprehensive data collection
• Participate in study recruitment, team trainings of study staff and volunteers and progress review meetings
• Potentially monitor multiple e-mail accounts and voicemail account; respond to inquiries in timely manner
• Prepare and maintain study-specific manuals, workflows, training materials
• Other duties as needed.

Required:

• At least one-year experience in human clinical research studies or in settings with direct relevant patient contact, including training in risk assessment and response protocols
• Ability to prioritize and complete in a timely way work on multiple projects with competing requirements
• Ability to use multiple online tools to support remote data collection from participants with a range of familiarity with technology
• Willingness to complete CareConnect training as needed
• Collaborative, able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to work and practice professional relationships with medical personnel, research subjects, patients and families
• Strong computer skills including word processing, e-mail systems, file transfer, spreadsheets, matlab software, data entry, database maintenance, including the ability to enter data and maintain study records
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Cognitive Science, Psychology, or related discipline
• Previous experience with clinical research in neonatal and pediatric populations
• A minimum commitment of two years is preferred
• Immediate start date preferred