Department
 

BSD PSY - Research General

About the Department
 

To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patients dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.

Job Summary
 

Research Assistant/Clinic Coordinator: Coordinate the day-to-day administration of an academic medical center eating disorders program. Oversee screening and scheduling of research participants and clinic patients. Assist in the assessment of these cases through in-person interviews and administration of paper-and-pencil questionnaires. Develop database, perform data entry, schedule cases with therapists, attend program team meetings and assist in the write-up of research data.

Responsibilities

Screening and scheduling of research participants and clinic patients.

Assist in the assessment of these cases through in-person interviews and administration of paper-and-pencil questionnaires.

Develop database, perform data entry, schedule cases with therapists, attend program team meetings and assist in the write-up of research data.

Perform specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management, survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required to conduct the study and retain research subjects.

Understands protocols and may collect information about adverse events (AEs), identified in the protocol or investigator brochure.

Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits under supervision or following specific protocol procedures.

Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree in a related field.

Experience:

Previous research experience.

Experience working with individuals Eating Disorders.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.

Preferred Competencies

Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Flexibility.

Ability to manage stressful situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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