Research Data Associate - Psychiatry-PTSD

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate.

The Research Data Associate will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI), Sr. Research Coordinator, Research Coordinators, and the study teams on related studies in the Department of Psychiatry

and PTSD medication related clinical research trials. The Research Data Associate will track study goals, assist with scheduling activities in participant recruitment and screening, and assist with study activities in

conjunction with the Sr. Research Coordinator, Research Coordinators, and Principal Investigator. The incumbent will assist in outreach and recruitment for the trial and its research portfolio, as well as assisting

as needed on grant submission documents, data analysis and preparation, and manuscript creation. The Research Data Associate will ensure compliance with research protocols in compliance with Good Clinical

Practice, HIPAA, and required obligations to participants, the PI, research team, and the sponsor.

Job Responsibilities :

Reporting and Communication : Establish and maintain positive relationships with study team

members. Coordinate study activities through open communication with Research Coordinators,

PI, clinical staff, and site staff.

Outreach / Recruitment : Provide feedback and support development of study-specific participant

recruitment and retention plans in conjunction with the PI, Project Manager and project team;

adhere to study goals and trouble-shoot recruitment / retention challenges. Review elements of the

phone screening process with the study team, including potential inclusion / exclusion criteria,

completed informed consent, documentation of events, and the participants willingness to

participate in the study.

Screening / Participant Tracking : Recruit and screen patients for eligibility, completing necessary

questionnaires, assessments and paperwork. Maintain patient confidentiality. Conduct the informed

consent process. Track participant flow through the study and update tracking logs in an accurate

and timely manner. Contact participants to schedule them for study visits and send retention letters

as needed.

Research Visits : Conduct participant study visits, including scheduling, pre-clinical assessments,

neurofeedback, sleep / imaging / bloodwork session scheduling and coordination, and

documentation. Conduct the informed consent process and ensure that the participants fully

understand what is required of them throughout study. Track and document shipments and storage

of biological specimens following study protocol and using universal precautions.

Protocol Compliance : Ensure that study activities are carried out in accordance with the protocol,

HIPAA, and GCP, including but not limited to participant recruitment and screening, participant

research visits and follow-up visits.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify you must have an Associate's degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, public health, health education or a related field.

Prior experience in a health care settings and / or research level interviews

Prior patient education experience

Prior experience in healthcare setting, research lab or related clinical setting

Interest in working with PTSD populations

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.