What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL RESEARCH ASST I position at McLean Hospital?
May be responsible for the following activities:
Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and making an independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. Coordinates study visits with adolescents and/or adults. Conducts behavioral and neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) experiments.
Working in concert with the Principal Investigator and other staff develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data validation and quality control, as well as preliminary statistical analyses.
In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, and data collection systems.
Performs literature searches, as appropriate.
Assists Principal Investigator with preparation for the presentation and written published articles.
Assist with monitoring the laboratory budget, including ordering equipment.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
Prepares IRB submission and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Assists in maintaining Principal Investigator's schedule.
Will be involved in most aspects of the research, with the opportunity to be a co-author on abstracts and papers.
All other duties as assigned.
For applicants with at least one year of directly related research experience and demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies: Trains and oversees new staff or more entry-level staff. May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Commitment to professional behavior in all capacities, and respect for participants' rights. Awareness of the responsibilities associated with collecting and storing research data from participants.
BS OR BA in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related fields. New Graduate with relevant course or project work.
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