Clinical Research Assistant

Job no: 514868
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY

Classification Title:

Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description:

Administering Study Protocol- This position will work directly with both child and parent participant in consenting/assenting, administering the study protocol, and collecting data; this includes, administering tasks using REDcap, iPad applications, and E-prime based fMRI tasks and collecting biological samples (hair, saliva, urine, and breath samples).

School Outreach- This position is responsible for communicating with schools in the study area and scheduling outreach activities. These activities include presentations about the study or related topics to parent/teacher organizations, teacher in-services, or student classrooms. This position will be responsible for gathering audience appropriate materials, scheduling and attending events.

Participant Recruitment-Screening and Scheduling- This position is responsible for preparing and providing recruitment materials to schools and other community organizations. This position is also responsible for answering emails, phone calls, and mail regarding study participation. Additionally, this position will be responsible for administering the screening instruments to determine eligibility and participant scheduling.

Administrative Duties- This position will be responsible for monitoring study supplies and insuring supplies are restocked in a timely manner. This position will also monitor the shipping of biological samples to the appropriate laboratories and confirming samples have arrived satisfactorily.

Expected Salary:

$15-$17/Hr

Pay Range Based on Market:

(Annualized)

No Pay Grade Assigned

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and list of three reference with contact information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 15 Oct 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2020 Eastern Daylight Time