Alzheimer Center Research Assistant 2 Rush University

Job Title:   Alzheimer Center Research Assistant 2 Department:   RES A Alzheimer Cntr Shift:   1st Full/Part:   Type 1 (72-80 Hrs/PP) Specialty:   Alzheimer's Disease Job Number:   2016-0087
Job Description:
Here at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, we are committed to advancing scientific medical knowledge through research. We are revitalizing our medical centers with an emphasis on productivity, transparency and accountability.  Are you looking to be a part of the exciting, always evolving and expanding new developments in research here at Rush University Medical Center?  Are you well experienced in working with a variety of group, single and industry oriented studies?   If this describes you, you may be the right candidate for the Alzheimer Center Research Assistant 2 position in RES F Alzheimer Center.    Position Highlights:  Under direct supervision conducts a variety of established research and clinic functions.   Position Responsibilities:   Schedules research participants for all trial-related activities required by research protocol Obtains, stores and ships biological specimens according to research protocol.  This includes drawing blood and collecting additional specimens as necessary. Collects data via in-person and/or telephone interviews with clinic patients, participants and caregivers Administers and scores an assortment of neuropsychological, lifestyle and physical function tests with patients, participants and caregivers Promptly enters data into electronic forms and/or web-based applications.  This includes checking data for completeness and accuracy Utilizes internal web-based systems to schedule, track, and update participant and patient information Maintains participant and patient charts including editing for completeness and accuracy Reviews patient charts to determine eligibility status according to research protocol Applies a thorough knowledge of the research protocols to serve as a resource person to the clinicians and study coordinators Assists clinicians and study coordinators as necessary to ensure research protocol compliance and to maximize overall participant satisfaction.   Position Qualifications Include:    Phlebotomy skills preferred Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of people including elderly patients, caregivers, and staff Must have good organizational skills and ability to prioritize, good judgment and decision-making skills, skill in attending to detail and accuracy in scoring test results Ability to work well both independently and in a group setting in order to meet project goals Computer proficiency Bachelor's degree preferred Day travel within the greater Chicago area and surrounding suburbs required.  Access to an automobile in good working condition required Knowledge of data recording and procedures in clinical studies desirable   APPLY

Adolescent Health Johns Hopkins

Research Assistant

Requisition #: 302587

Range: CD

Level: 3

Salary: $15.17 - $20.84/hr.

Status: Full Time

School: Bloomberg School of Public Health

Location: School of Public Health

Contact: 410-955-3006

General Description

The Center for Adolescent Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School 

of Public Health is one of 37 Prevention Research Centers supported by the

 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. We are committed to assisting 

urban youth in becoming healthy and productive adults. Together with 

community partners, the Center conducts research that identifies the

 needs and strengths of young people and tests programs designed to

 promote the health and well-being of young people.

The Research Assistant will offer support to the day to day activities of the

 Center for Adolescent Health. Be willing to offer administrative assistance

 to Center faculty and staff and committed to the Center’s mission of working 

in partnership to promote the health and well-being of young people in Baltimore City.

The Center for Adolescent Health Research Assistant will, assist 

Center faculty and staff with research activities when needed (i.e. data collection, IRB 

responses, etc). Accompany the Project Director on site visits, and noting and

 coordinating responses to identified follow-up items. Assist the Center faculty

 and staff with grants reporting requirements. Assist Center faculty and 

staff in preparing correspondence for external partners and community stakeholders.

Coordinate logistics of internal and external meetings, and training and

 technical assistance sessions. Take detailed notes at meetings, and 

coordinate responses to identified follow-up items. Manage supplies

 and materials including the distribution of Center products. Support the

 Director and Center faculty and staff on an ongoing basis.

Moderate degree of independent action. Assist Center faculty and staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related discipline, preferably in health, social science,

 or related field. Some related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional

 related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted

by the JHU equivalency formula.

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours)

 or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. 

Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the

 same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of 

non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum

 education/experience required for the respective job.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational skills, with good follow-through to complete 

assignments within specified time frames, and ability to multi-task.

Strong communications skills, with demonstrated ability to interact 

constructively with a wide range of personalities from a variety of backgrounds.

Excellence in writing, reporting, and English composition.

Proficiency in Microsoft software applications with strong emphasis on 

Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Experience working on grants and providing grant support.

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Psychiatry Research BWH Boston

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I / 40 HOURS / DAY  / BWH - PSYCHIATRY - (3011369) Description GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Program Director, following established policies and procedures, provides research assistance on primary research study, the “Acadia Project”, based at South Huntington Clinic.  May be responsible  for the following activities: literature reviews, recruiting and evaluating patients for studies;  collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; administering  clinical measures such as depression/anxiety scales, etc.; maintaining and updating data  generated by the study, and general administrative duties as necessary.   PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Provides assistance on “Acadia Project” as per study guidelines and protocols. 2.Recruits and evaluates potential study patients.  Per protocol instruction, conducts  telephone interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening.  Will be required to  administer clinical measures such as depression/anxiety scales, etc. 3.Interact with patients/subjects with regard to study, including patient education,  procedural instruction and follow-up. May serve as a liaison between patient and  physician/medical team. 4.Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study.   May be required to input data, do minimum analysis and run various reports.   Maintains patient records as part of record keeping function. 5.Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants. 6.Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol.   Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff. 7.Monitors and sets up any needed equipment. 8.Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary. 9.All other duties, as assigned.   Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: •Bachelor’s Degree is required.  •Research experience is preferred.  SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: •Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants. •Good oral and written communication skills. •Knowledge of clinical research protocols. •Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc. •Knowledge of trends in mobile computing and sensor technology •Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks. •Careful attention to detail. •Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs. WORKING CONDITIONS: Primary work placement is at the South Huntington Street Clinic where the study is underway.   The Program office is located at 1249 Boylston Street, 3rd Floor.  EEO Statement  Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,  or on the basis of disability.   Primary Location : MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area Work Locations :  BWH Longwood Medical Area  75 Francis Street   Boston 02115 Job : Research - Other Organization : Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours: 40 Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular Recruiting Department: BWH Psychiatry Job Posting : Jan 28, 2016

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Neurology Clinial Research Assistant Childrens Hospital of Chicago

Clinical Research Assistant, Neurology

Tracking Code

4898-177

Job Description

General Summary of Position Responsibility:       

Provides administrative support to the clinical research assigned area. Collects data from research participants and manages the research participants’ database. Maintains appointment schedules and arranges for meetings and conferences. Represents the Lurie Children’s Evaluation Team at various meetings and seminars. 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Collects data from research participants. Manages and updates the research participant’s database. 
2. Serves as the liaison between the clinical research laboratory and external clinical research entities. 
3. Maintains appointment schedules and arranges for meetings, seminars, etc.
4.  Complies with established standards for clinical research practice. 
5. Attends meetings, seminars and other activities as deemed appropriate. 
6. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

1. High School diploma required. College degree in related discipline preferred. 
2. Prior related experience preferred. 
3. Strong organizational and communication skills. 
4. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals. 
5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Job Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

FTE Status

1.0

Work Days

Monday-Friday

Shift Hours

8 hrs.

Shift

DAY

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Physical Medicine and Rehab Research Ohio State University

Clinical Research Assistant

Job Title:

Clinical Research Assistant

Job ID:

414997

Location:

College of Medicine

Department:

Physical Medicine & Rehab

Full/Part Time:

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Term

Shift:

Shift Varies

FTE %:

25

Salary Range Min:

$12.92

Salary Range Max:

$14.00

Position summary

Clinical Research Assistant (Job Opening 414997) - Clinical Research Assistant to provide support for research studies being conducted by the Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; assists with grant preparation; prepares IRB reports and documents; assists with data analysis; administers neuropsychological and behavioral assessments; assists with recruiting and enrolling participants into studies; monitors and interviews participants; collects, compiles and enters data; abstracts data and demographic information from medical records; performs data-quality checks; conducts literature reviews.

Education and experience

Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, or an allied medical profession required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a clinical research capacity desired; experience in conducting research interviews desired; excellent communication skills preferred; computer skills required with knowledge of database software applications desired. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

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GENERAL MEDICINE RESEARCH ASSISTANT I /BWH

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I / 40 HOURS / DAYS / BWH - GENERAL MEDICINE - (3011105)

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Research Assistant (RA) will support various research studies involving the analysis and evaluation of the impact of computerized clinical systems on the quality of patient care. Current projects underway include: 1. preparing for a symposium focusing on vulnerable populations and IT-enabled consumer engagement, 2. improving prescribing safety by redesigning medication CPOE (computerized prescriber order entry) to incorporate the medication indication in the prescription order, 3. improving inpatient care by facilitating more effective and safer use of EHRs in hospitals. This project aims to produce an enhanced and expanded web-based tool to allow organizations to test for EHR-induced unintended consequences or new errors. 

In addition, the RA will assist with team meetings, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. The position requires strong communication, organizational and analytical skills. The RA will support all activities associated with the execution of the research plan including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, regular progress reports to the sponsor organization, and organizing communication with participants and project staff. The RA will use REDCap, Excel, Access and other data management software tools to assist with data collection and analysis. The RA's responsibilities will also include administrative tasks and literature searches.

In affiliation with the Division of General Internal Medicine and Primary Care (DGIM), the RA will have numerous voluntary opportunities for training and career development. DGIM holds medical seminars for RAs with review of clinical case studies and special topics, an RA journal club, a research skills and data management training series, and DGIM Research Day, an annual forum for RAs to showcase their contributions via oral and poster presentations and promote professional development through a career panel discussion.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist in building a database/catalog of respondents to assess healthcare delivery system stress at various regions and sites

•Utilize REDCap, Access and/or Excel to assist in data collection efforts, database development, and descriptive data analysis. (In-house REDCap and MS Access training is available.) 

•Assist with data collection, data analysis and system evaluation. 

•Assist with the preparation of formal research reports and manuscripts for publication in professional journals and presentation at national/international conferences.

•Help with the preparation of talks and presentation materials including PowerPoint slides, tables and graphs.

•Assist with grant progress reports and IRB submissions as needed.

•Photocopying, electronic mailing, sending mail, faxing, documenting project work, and other administrative duties as required. 

•Coordinate, organize and take minutes for team meetings and stakeholder sessions.

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s Degree and an interest in healthcare and the use of technology to support clinical care.

•Data management skills and competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Access knowledge and EndNote preferred.

•Certification in the protection of human research subjects (can be obtained after hire)

•Experience with RedCap preferred

•Experience with MS Access preferred

•Experience with electronic health records preferred

•Familiarity with biostatistics concepts preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

•Excellent interpersonal skills required for working with clinicians, research leadership and study staff. 

•Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect.

•Regard for patient/data privacy essential.

•Good oral and written communication skills.

•Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

•Strong work ethic, industrious.

•Ability to accept and adjust to feedback from supervisors.

•Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.

•Ability to use medical bibliographic retrieval programs such as EndNote helpful.

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Psychiatry Research Rush University

Job Title:   Reserach Assistant 1 Department:   Psychiatry Chair Res Recruitment Shift:   1st Full/Part:   Type 1 (72-80 Hrs/PP) Specialty:   Psychiatry Job Number:   2015-2941
Job Description:
Here at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, we are committed to advancing scientific medical knowledge through research. We are revitalizing our medical centers with an emphasis on productivity, transparency and accountability.  Are you looking to be a part of the exciting, always evolving and expanding new developments in research here at Rush University Medical Center?  Are you well experienced in working with a variety of group, single and industry oriented studies?   If this describes you, you may be the right candidate for the Research Assistant 1 position in Psychiatry.   Position Highlights:  The Social Neuroscience and Psychopathology lab directed by Dr. Christine Hooker, PhD at Rush University Medical Center is seeking to hire a research assistant for a two-year full-time commitment.   Position Responsibilities: The research assistant will be responsible for assisting with study coordination including, but not limited to, recruiting and testing participants, collecting behavioral and neuroimaging data, assisting in both structural and functional MRI scans of patient populations, data entry, and preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and/or grants.   Successful candidates will be expected to be able to take initiative and work well both independently and on a team.  Many of our projects are time-sensitive, so the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks is a critical skill. Study populations that the research assistant may be working with include: schizophrenia, autism spectrum, clinical and genetic high risk for schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders, adults, adolescents, and children.  This position offers valuable research experience in preparation for graduate school in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or medicine.  Research assistants in this lab will gain unique experience in cutting-edge scientific techniques in neuroimaging as well as the opportunity to contribute to the development of neuroscience-based interventions for psychiatric populations.  Position Qualifications Include:  Completion of a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a field related to health sciences. Academic and/or research background in psychology, neuroscience, education, or related field. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and logic ability skills. Must be able to focus on tedious mental tasks with great accuracy.  There is a great amount of clerical and data entry work for this position that have deadlines and require a high level of accuracy. Ability to obtain clinical information from Rush based patient care systems as required for the performance of duties and responsibilities. Basic technical and quantitative skills. Experience with Excel, Matlab, and/or SPSS. Experience with neuroimaging is strongly preferred  Organizational Contacts and Purpose: This position interacts with various departments and sections within the Rush community and may include Purchasing, Finance, RCTA, Environmental Safety, Environmental Services, Office of Research Services, Institutional Review Board, etc.  In addition, this position involves working closely with the sponsors of government and industry-funded studies.  Judgement and Complexity: This position may be required to perform submissions for budget and contract review, as well as applications to the IRB for new studies.  This may include submission of amendments, revised consent documents, safety information and any other items requiring IRB review and approval. The person in this position is also required to be familiar with Good Clinical Practices as set forth by the FDA to ensure standards are met for conducting clinical trials including protection of human subjects and obligations of investigators.  APPLY

Vanderbilt- Research Assistant I - Psychiatry Research-1600215

Research Assistant I - Psychiatry Research-1600215 Description Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Psychiatry Research, is accepting applications for our Research Assistant I.  We are seeking a self-motivated individual with knowledge or interest in working in the Vanderbilt SENSE laboratory. In this role, you will work on behavioral and functional studies of social and emotional processing in children with and without autism. Our lab is interested in the behavioral, biological and neural bases of social cognition, social interaction, and stress responsivity.  Research methods include neuropsychological measures, hormone assays, detailed behavioral coding and neuroimaging. Responsibilities include coordinating multiple lab projects, subject recruitment, performing psychosocial and neuropsychological assessments, conducting behavioral studies, and analyzing behavioral and brain imaging data.   The following include a list of roles and responsibilities: Perform psychosocial/neuropsychological assessments on children with and without autism spectrum disorder Subject recruitment Coordinating multiple lab projects Assist with imaging studies Conduct behavioral studies Assist and participate in intervention studies Perform data management. Enter data into REDCap, MS-Excel, MS-Word. Assist in designing forms for scientific data collection. Update data consistently. Assist in preparation of data for statistical analysis and graphic display. Assist investigators in preparing the data for presentations/publications. Assist investigator in submission of grants. Order and maintain inventory of supplies. Share responsibility for general tasks of daily activities of the research unit, including telephone services, photocopying, and filing.  Finally, the position starts in May 2015. A minimum two year commitment is required. Hourly pay range begins at $13.00 per hour and final pay will be commensurate with experience.  Key Functions and Expected Performances: Under supervision, run experiments, assays, and record results Read and follow experimental protocols (May include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.) Compile and communicate results to supervisor Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics) Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures May include blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc. Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines. Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments Maintain inventories, Maintain sterile conditions as required Prepare reagents Clean equipment. Prepare reagents Key Functions and Expected Performances: Under supervision, run experiments, assays, and record results Read and follow experimental protocols (May include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.) Compile and communicate results to supervisor Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics) Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures May include blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc. Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines. Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments Maintain inventories, Maintain sterile conditions as required Prepare reagents Clean equipment. Prepare reagents Basic Qualifications ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: Bachelor Degree required; prefer degree in psychology, neuroscience or related area; Master’s Degree preferred. Prior research experience is a plus. ·         Familiarity and general knowledge in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders, neuropsychology or neuroscience is preferred. ·         Experience and being comfortable interacting with children and adults is preferred APPLY

Pediatric Oncology Baylor

This well qualified research associate position with training (didactic and research experiences) in childhood cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention in a multi-disciplinary setting, with a strong foundation epidemiology, genetics, cancer biology, survivorship research, and cancer control. This team member will play a vital role in pediatric oncology and childhood cancer epidemiology group. Collects and documents research data. Maintains records for clinical study and regulatory documents. Recruits, advertises, and screens for research patients. Conducts patient interviews to evaluate patient eligibility in study. Enters study data into a computerized database or case report form. May schedule research subject appointments for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, and other studies specific for the research protocol. Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party. Work with multiple hospital information systems such as EPIC, BRAIN, Access, and Excel databases. Reviews, assimilates, and organizes prospectively-collected clinical data and medical record/health information (retrospectively- collected clinical data).  Abstracts clinical data into electronic database. Performs routine statistical analyses for epidemiological studies. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled research staff meetings. Facilitates biospecimen collection for study participants. Requires Master's degree in a Basic Science. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.  Requires directly related experience, typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate, three to five years of directly related experience preferred.
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