• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $59,845.48 - $59,845.48 annually

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will assist in the data collection for observational studies and clinical trials (Phase I- Phase IV) of Huntington’s disease (80%) and Parkinson’s disease (20%), involving recruitment, questionnaires, neuropsychological testing, data entry and biofluid handling. The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Senior Research Managers and the study Principal Investigators.

Responsibilities

The position involves roles and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

• Screen charts, recruit, schedule, and consent subjects for studies
• Prepare for upcoming study visits
• Conduct clinical interviews with study participants and use study-specific assessments, electrocardiograms, gait assessments, review of medical history, cognitive and neuropsychological testing, and other questionnaires.
• Provide support to subjects and licensed medical personnel with operational flow of study visits involving infusions and lumbar punctures 
• Process blood and other biological samples such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and urine as per study procedures
• Accurately collect and enter data into databases and electronic case report forms
• Adherence to federal and institutional regulations and GCP guidelines
• Assist with other administrative and research activities as required  
• Assist in the maintenance, programming, and management equipment used to collect data such as laptops, tablets, and devices distributed to participants for passive monitoring of movements and activities such as smartphones and smartwatches provided by the study.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish is a desirable.

Other Requirements

This position involves significant patient interaction and collaboration with physicians. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills are mandatory

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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