Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Clinical Research Assistant participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a health science research laboratory investigating suicide prevention and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in psychology, biological sciences, health sciences, or a medical or social science field.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in psychology, biological sciences, health sciences, or medical or social science field, or equivalent combination of education experience; experience in research capacity desired; computer skill required with knowledge of database software applications desired. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Clinical Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor Series: Technical

Career Level:T2