Research Associate

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Position Summary : This is an entry level research position responsible for data entry, study recruitment, and learning to conduct a variety of assessments with people with autism, other developmental disorders, and typically developing individuals.

In this position, individuals will learn a variety of skills necessary to become a research coordinator. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are completed with high quality and in a timely manner.

Your Role at SARRC

• Complies fully with all medical records and information privacy regulations, local, state, and federal.
• Exercises critical thinking, sound judgment, and timely completion of all tasks
• Demonstrates ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all critical tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, to ensure understanding by all individuals.
• Develops a working knowledge of active study protocols, with specific attention to inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Discusses study protocols with clients and / or their representatives.
• Recruits research participants for a variety of research studies through a variety of methods (i.e., phone calls, mailings, social media, or participate in community outreach activities.
• Schedules client research visits and procedures consistent with research protocol requirements.
• May need to communicate with regulatory agencies, research sponsors and external vendors.
• Learns to administer a variety of structured assessments for research and diagnostic purposes.
• Accurately enters research data and assessment results into databases and maintains research records.
• May perform a wide-range of duties within a specific study under the supervision of more experienced staff.
• Refers questions and requests on topics not known to senior level research staff or other research staff members.
• Continuously develops research skills through day-to-day responsibilities and experiences with various research professionals and clients.
• As needed, confirms authority limitations and work responsibilities / methods with supervisor.
• Performs diverse administrative and clerical duties as needed.
• Performs other special projects and duties as necessary and requested.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in the research field (Preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with diverse backgrounds, human capabilities and limitations, and cultures.
• Interest in service to individuals with specialized and occasionally complex needs.

Salary

Starting at $15 / hr

Robust Benefits Package

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
• Professional development annual benefit of $1000
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%

Our Story

Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach.

We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.