About the Job

The Center for Developmental NeuroImaging (CDNI) is seeking a Research Professional II to assist with the data collection of various clinical research projects amongst the principal investigators. A successful applicant must be detail-oriented, outcome-oriented, work effectively with a team, and to communicate clearly in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of research tasks and disciplines. This position is not eligible for remote work.

The CDNI is housed at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain at the University of Minnesota. Our work focuses on advancing the understanding of brain development in health and disease.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Data Collection and Coordination (60%)

Utilize internal and external registries to identify potential participants for research studies
Conduct phone screens with participants to determine eligibility for the studies
Lead the scheduling and coordination of research visits involving MRI scans, biospecimen collection, and cognitive/behavioral tasks
Reliably enter study data into online databases
Maintain conformity with the established protocol, Good Clinical Practice, and University of Minnesota policies
Leads necessary study visits that align with variable participant schedules (early morning, late evening, and/or weekends)
Coordinate meetings across study sites and team members
Escalate progress, milestones and concerns to principal investigator(s) and management
Lead meetings with clinicians and effectively communicate concerns to other study sites
Facilitate open communication between families and staff

Organize study materials for visits Documentation and Administrative Tasks (30%)

Maintain detailed and adequate research records
Provide up-to-date tracking of study recruitment and enrollment efforts
Document best practices for various research activities to ensure they are carried out in a standardized manner

Other Lab Duties (10%)

Attend mandatory center, lab and team meetings
Share feedback and assist other lab members when they are stuck on a project
Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group
Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS with at least 2 years of previous research experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years
Sufficient computer knowledge with Google suite and Microsoft office
Ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of REDCap and experience working in the database
Experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD and/or ASD
Interest in neuroscience, psychology, neuroimaging and/or human development
Ability to delegate work to and support research assistants
Openness to work with a diverse age range of human participants ages 2-80
Excellent documentation/writing skills
Adobe Acrobat experience
Familiarity with HIPAA and GCP guidelines
Previous experience working with children and families (can be in a non-research setting)
Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, verbal and digital communication with others, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner