The Brain Research on Addiction and Veteran's Emotions Lab (BRAVE Lab) is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and/or the coordination of clinical studies. Work under supervision of the principal investigator, Claudia Padula, PhD along with a team of study coordinators.
Current projects include:
· An NIH funded clinical trial with the aims to define the neural circuits associated with methamphetamine use disorder in Veterans and determine the utility of brain circuit profiles in predicting treatment outcomes.
· An NIH funded clinical trial studying the mechanistic interrelationship between sleep, co-occurring cannabis and alcohol use disorder, and neurocircuit dysfunction during early abstinence.
We are looking for an Assistant Clinical and Neuroimaging Research Coordinator to be an active contributor to all aspects of study operations and work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Claudia Padula. The right person for this job will be able to hit the ground running and take responsibility for participant recruitment, fMRI data acquisition, TMS treatment administration, and data organization. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and can trouble-shoot independently while recognizing when to ask questions. Comfort and skill with working with a diverse patient population is essential. There will also be opportunities to gain research experience in additional areas, such as in data analysis, fMRI and TMS procedures, scientific presentations and reports to NIH.
The position will be based within collaborative lab values diversity, cooperation, fairness, efficiency, and conscientiousness. These labs are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment for all members regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.
Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position as described above.
Duties include:
- Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
- Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
- Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
- Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
- Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
- Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
- Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing urine, saliva, and hair toxicology screenings, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
- Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
- Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of related hands-on experience in acquiring and/or processing data that requires a high level of technical skill and attention to detail (including but limited to functional MRI, lab-based assays etc.)
- Experience working with clinical or sensitive populations
- Previous research experience in psychological test administration, research design, and statistical analysis
- Hands-on experience administering structured diagnostic interviews such as the SCID, and/or MINI
- Strong interest of human neuroscience techniques and experimental design including fMRI
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Highly reliable with demonstrated organizational ability
- Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- General knowledge of medical terminology.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
- May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours.
- This position requires individuals to work fully on-site.
