Clinical Research Assistant PD

Summary:

Work with the Principal Investigator and collaborators to advance our understanding of the brain and behavior mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders. In particular there is a focus on autism spectrum disorder mood disorders and sleep difficulties. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator assist in the acquisition and analysis of participant information including assessments and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning. Interview participants to gather information. Prepare and maintain study records. Enter data and participate in qualitative/quantitative scoring and analysis of data. Opportunities to prepare and participate in presentations and posters may be available. Assist with coordination of research activities including recruitment. 

Responsibilities:

Complete research assessments with children and families.

 Participate in recruitment activities.

Assist in identification and follow-up of participants meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies. Ensure protocol eligibility requirements are met.

Establish and/or maintain study record for each participant. Interview participant and/or family to explain nature of study; conduct telephone interviews. Elicit cooperation and gather information to complete study. Facilitate obtaining signed consent forms. Schedule participant interview to complete documentation. According to established protocol administer standardized and non-standardized research observations and assessments.

Review medical records to abstract information per study protocols.

Monitor adherence to protocol. Follow-up with participant to correct or complete documentation.

Work within the team to gather MRI neuroimaging data.

In collaboration with the research team collect and organize participant data into an appropriate format to facilitate data entry and analysis. Enter study information into database.

Assist with data analysis.

May coordinate activities and participate in the training of volunteers or others assigned to research projects to interview participants to complete forms or to perform data abstraction or data entry duties.

Review and summarize literature.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Bradley Hospital USA:RI:East Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union