Overview:

We are seeking a grant specialist/medical writer to contribute to investigator-initiated research studies on the psychophysiology and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and insomnia. The incumbent will participate in grant writing, study and budget management, publications and development of novel projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with grant writing
• Assist with and develop manuscripts for publication
• Development and management of clinical study protocol, Informed Consent Form, Case Report Forms and Standard Operating Procedures
• Develop and oversee systems for tracking / monitoring study progress to ensure adherence to timelines, SOPs, and applicable regulations
• Maintain essential research study documentation
• Processing experimental psychophysiology testing data, including ECG, EDA, EMG
• Coordinate all aspects of data management, including entry, verification and analysis
• Plan and track budget; purchase equipment and supplies, and track study expenditures
• Manage shipment of biological samples to offsite laboratory, sample tracking, correspondence with laboratories
• Work closely with data management team to ensure study data is shared among study sites
• Assist in hiring and training the study staff research associates and psychological technicians
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years research experience, with direct clinical trial management
• Master’s or PhD degree in psychology, nursing, public health or related field required
• Has a thorough understanding of FDA, ICH, and GCP regulations, guidelines, policies and practices for conducting clinical investigations
• Computer literacy with emphasis on Windows operating systems and software applications
• Prior experience in psychophysiology measurement experience using Biopac or similar equipment is preferred
• Prior experience with experiment software applications (e.g., AcqKnowledge, Inquisit, SuperLab, Qualtrics) is preferred
• Prior experience collecting, organizing, and shipping biological samples is preferred.
• For individuals with clinical psychology backgrounds: prior experience with structured clinical interviewing is preferred (e.g., SCID/CAPS)
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Supervision Received: by Principal Investigator

Supervision Exercised: Supervision of research assistants and practicum students

Background Check: As a federal employee the following background checks are required: License and educational verification, prior employment verification, sex offender registry check, criminal history, US citizenship verification, and fingerprinting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Experience:

• Clinical research: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94121