Clinical Research Assistant Job at Brown University Health, Providence, RI

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  • Brown University Health
  • Providence, RI

Job Description

Summary:

Brown University Health is looking for a detail-oriented and creative candidate who wants to assist with managing maintaining and analyzing MRI and cognitive data assist with organizing international calls and meetings as well as coordinate and organize wider outreach. The project focuses on using MRI derived measures to predict childhood academic performance and is the leading site of an international consortium. The position is appointed full-time with an immediate start date.

The candidate may further participate in qualitative/quantitative data analyses and review relevant literature to gather information; may participate in development of research protocols or assist with MRI procedures perform developmental assessments and/ or take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests.

Responsibilities:

All tasks will be performed under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Coordinator.

Database maintenance and assistance with data analysis:

� Data organization into appropriate format to facilitate data analysis

� Preparation of related graphs and charts or results of data gathered

� May perform computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables linear regression frequencies cross tabulations and the like 

� May write non-complex programs using computer and software �compatible language to reformat information create new files etc.

� May participate in quantitative and qualitative analyses of resultant information

� May review literature pertaining to research being conducted in order to better understand project and gather relevant information

Assists Principal Investigators with administrative aspects of organizing a larger consortium study:

� Follow up on documents needed from consortium members

� Assistance with meeting organization

� Scheduling of international calls

� Taking meeting minutes

� Organization of calendar commitments

Coordination and organization of wider outreach:

� Planning and posting of social media posts

� Assistance with article submission

� Coordination and follow up of planned publications within the consortium

Maintains computer equipment arranges for internal/external service as necessary to effect repairs and maintenance.

May assist or perform research-based MRI scans perform developmental assessments vital signs in accordance with protocol specifications. May assist in planning research protocols.

If applicable ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults. Must have appropriate certifications/licensure

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor�s Degree in Psychology or related area.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months on-the-job experience to become familiar with the specific needs of research studies and/ or data management.

Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology and analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols perform statistical analyses and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data.

Technical ability to operate and maintain computer system.

Minimal coding experience preferred (python or MatLab) and experience with neuroimaging analysis programs (FreeSurfer FSL) favorably seen.

Existing or emerging social media presence favorable seen.

Organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects and to prepare and maintain reports etc.

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with scientists and Healthcare professionals across the world to gather and exchange information.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May spend much of the time sitting and in front of a computer.

 

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Perform independently within the department�s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Immediate start, Shift work,

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