Description
Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s). Share responsibility of managing the day to day activities for the research project. Handle project specific tasks as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in all recruitment activities, handle project specific tasks, and assist with day to day activities for research project including recruitment, data collection, participant payments, budget management, etc.
- Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s) as needed.
- Perform a substantial amount of time with community outreach and engagement every month.
- Recruit new participants for the research study.
- Schedule appointments according to protocol.
- Obtain blood samples and strictly adhere to Universal Precaution standards
- Keep retention of participants a priority.
- Maintain and respect participant confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure study compliance and best research practices in accordance with the protocol and University/Federal guidelines and laws.
- Handle clinical issues that arise from the assessments in a sensitive, professional manner, and report details to appropriate personnel.
- Complete accurate coding, scoring, and Clinical Dementia Rating for each subject preferably on the same day as visit or at least within 1-2 days of the visit.
- Conduct follow-up phone calls according to research guidelines.
- Participate in consensus conferences with other Research Associates.
- Maintain accurate records/logs of work completed.
- Communicate effectively with Research Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Oakland staff
- Demonstrate ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrate motivation, judgment and initiative appropriately.
- Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Conduct 2-3 home assessments per week according to research guidelines, which include accuracy and competency in:
- obtaining informed consent
- collecting data
- performing physical/neurological examination under supervision of the Research Coordinator
- conducting neuropsychological testing
- following research protocol for cash participant payments
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required preferably in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, or related research field.
- Minimum of two years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
- Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
- Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
- Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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