Clinical Research Assistant

Department Overview

The Institute on Development & Disability’s Division of Psychology engages in clinical research activities that seek to understand and improve the physical and mental health of children and families.  We are recruiting for a Clinical Research Assistant for a temporary .50 FTE (Anticipated 20 hours/week, to occur on 3 days M-F, will include early evening hours 1-2 days/week for 6 months.

Function/Duties of Position

As a Clinical Research Assistant, this individual is responsible for supporting clinical and administrative research activities related to ongoing clinical research in the IDD Division of Psychology and the Advancing Research in Pediatric Pain (ARPP) Lab under the direction of Dr. Anna Wilson & Dr. Amy Holley. As a Clinical Research Assistant this individual will be heavily involved in phone/virtual contact and REDCap-based survey assessment with adolescent and young adult study participants. This individual will assist with administrative tasks for projects, including consenting and scheduling of participants, creating of study documents, study data entry and export, maintaining regulatory (IRB) documentation, and other general office duties in support of the goals of multiple studies in the ARPP Lab. These studies aim to better understand role of neurobiological and peer relationships in adolescent pain experiences, and to increase understanding of pain management and substance use in adolescents and young adults who are receiving medical treatment for pain. The position may also support other studies related to pain outcomes in young people.

Relevant research experience is required. Experience collecting data with human subjects and performing data management preferred. Experience with REDCap and Excel strongly preferred. Individual will be detail oriented, comfortable interacting with young people and parents, a self-starter, possess a strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently, as well as in a team environment. Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, multi-tasking, working efficiently with minimum oversight, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner are all necessary. Evening availability will be required.

Through careful examination of our biases and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction with lab-based learning and strategic initiatives, we are committed to fostering an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and welcoming climate for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science field OR Associate’s degree AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with human research required, even if conducted in conjunction with undergraduate training.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT).
• Knowledge of research compliance and related systems (e.g., IRB).
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills for assisting in the day-to-day operation of complex and multiple projects.
• Successful in communicating effectively with senior staff for the day-to-day operation of projects that impact research quality and/or the timely completion of work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or other Social Science.
• Experience working with youth and families.
• Experience with database and data systems management.
• Knowledge about chronic pain conditions. 
• Knowledge of parenting and/or child psychology. 
• Academic or work experience using a standard statistical software library (e.g. SPSS) for descriptive analysis.  

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