Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant - 1 YR Term Limited

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Assist with a study examining driving behaviors as potential markers of cognitive decline in older adults. The candidate will assist with all aspects of the study design including recruitment, assisting with setting up driving equipment, running a driving simulator, administering cognitive tests, data base management and assistance with materials needed for presentations and manuscripts.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:
1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork

The research assistant will support all aspects of the research process including:

• Administer neuropsychological measures
• Assist with running a driving simulator and other driving related equipment
• Subject recruitment
• Database management and analysis
• Able to operate in a semi-independent manner to assist in clinical research and related projects

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of or experience with database creation, management and analysis procedures is expected.
• Candidates must have demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and preferably statistical analysis packages such as SAS and SPSS or other research laboratory programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in public health, psychology, or social work or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Proficiency in test administration and scoring is preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical skills and superior verbal and written communication are desired.
• Experience in working with both older adults and children are preferred.
• Experience working with older adults and a medical population is beneficial.

This position will be five days a week from 8-4:30 PM.

This will be a 1 year, term-limited appointment that runs through 5/31/2027. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.