#131915 Research Associate - Remote
Filing Deadline: Tue 9/17/2024
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Description
Under supervision, the Research Associate will play a critical role in the successful execution of two distinct research studies: one focused on Gulf War veterans to investigate Gulf War Illness and another focused on East Palestine, OH residents affected by the 2023 train derailment. This position involves developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies, engaging with the community, and coordinating research events to inform and enroll participants for both studies.
The coordinator will work closely with the research team to build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and potential participants. Additionally, the role includes organizing and managing research events in the East Palestine area, administering study visit via Zoom Pro and other tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated communication skills. Ability to quickly comprehend written and oral instructions. Ability to write legibly to complete data collection forms. Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Knowledge and skill in using Microsoft and other software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as research databases, electronic case report forms, Canva, and other computer based programs. Ability to organize and concurrently manage information in several formats: paper, electronic, and oral.
- Cultural competency in the veteran and East Palestine, Ohio population.
- Knowledge in the processing and shipping of blood and urine laboratory specimens, both ambient and frozen. Familiarity with guidelines of biohazardous handling. Knowledge and strict utilization of universal precautions when handling laboratory specimens.
- HIPAA Certification or willingness to be trained.
- Certification in Blood Borne Pathogens or willingness to be trained.
- Certification or willingness to be trained in hazardous shipping.
- Demonstrated organizational skills. Experience planning, organizing, and managing the scheduling of study visits, sponsor visits or teleconferences, and meetings with key personnel, all in the midst of handling multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Theoretical knowledge of a biological science such as Biology, Microbiology, Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coordinating clinical trials in a diseased population with multiple health problems. Ability to read scientific text for general understanding of basic concepts. Ability to summarize and convey technical and medical information to lay individuals at a level appropriate for their understanding.
- Familiarity with regulatory documents needed for the conduct of clinical trials. Experience in submitting applications, consents and correspondence to the IRB and/or UCSD Human Research Protections Program for review and approval.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $60,301 - $97,008 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $28.88 - $46.46
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