• 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: $58,102.42 - $58,102.42 annually

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will assist in the data collection for observational Lewy body disorders (Parkinson’s disease dementia, Parkinson's disease) and Huntington’s disease studies and investigator-initiated trials, with particular focus on Parkinson’s disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities 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.

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, physical examination assessments, review of medical history, cognitive and neuropsychological testing, and other questionnaires.  
• 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.

20% HD / 20% LBD / 40% PD

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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