To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patients dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.
Job Summary
Addictive, Compulsive, and Impulsive Disorders Lab is recruiting for a Research Technician which includes subject interviews for treatment, imaging, and observational studies; working with large datasets for data entry and analysis; running MRI scans; coordinating with study sponsors; writing and/or editing manuscripts and presenting research.
Responsibilities
Subject interviews for treatment, imaging, and observational studies.
Working with large datasets for data entry and analysis.
Running MRI scans.
Coordinating with study sponsors.
Writing and/or editing manuscripts and presenting research.
Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
May assist recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Is developing skills in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
Performs other related work as needed.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
Prior experience in clinical research and work in mental health.
Experience with human subjects behavioral testing.
Technical Skills Or Knowledge
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Preferred Competencies
Highly organized.
Warm and professional interpersonal style.
Motivated to learn challenging new skills.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations and assignments.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and function both as a team member and be involved in program problem solving.
Application Documents
Cover letter (required)
Resume (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Frequency
Biweekly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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