Research Associate - Memory Disorders

Research Associate - Memory Disorders

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Position Responsibilities

Liaises and coordinates all Brain Bank related activities between the University of Florida, Mayo Clinic, Orlando ADRC, and Dieners. Assists Wien Center Director and Research Manager with communications to the DOEA and State of Florida Brain Bank

Assists in providing transportation to Mount Sinai Hospital at the time of death for tissue procurement

Assists in obtaining, processing, packing, and shipping of laboratory samples specimens for clinical trials, neuropathology studies and academic studies. Assists in preparing, packing, and shipping of brain tissue to Mayo Clinic and University of Florida

Aids in preparing and submitting all required quarterly and annual report documentation for the Brain Bank to the DOEA

Assist with recruitment of subjects into the State of Florida Brain Bank and MDC

Completes brain donation-related consents, donor registration, co-enrollment, and all brain donation-related tasks for other studies (ADNI, ADRC, ACTC, etc.) Obtains subject demographic and background registration information for all donors

Prepares Brain Bank files for filing and copies for nursing administration

Assists with filing of documentation in files for drug trials, Brain Bank and the 1Florida ADRC. Assists with maintenance and filing of source documentation and computer-based data entry for grants and drug trials

Administers and scores memory screenings, assists in the preparation of communication of results, and other related tasks

Performs phlebotomy duties, biospecimen processing, and shipping.

Maintain adequate testing supplies / materials to be able to perform the assigned tasks

Maintain all study certifications and continue to pursue bilingual training

Assists with all other miscellaneous functions in the research department as needed

Performs phlebotomy duties biospecimen processing and shipping

Assists Wien Center Director, Principal Investigators and Research Manager as required

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

2 years of experience in Research working with an adult population desired

Alzheimer's Disease experience desired

Phlebotomy certificate and experience is a must

Benefits :

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes :

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

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