Research Associate

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Research Associate, under general supervision, performs technical research support with a primary focus on participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and coordination for research studies. The selected candidate will support the participant pool, maintain participant records, coordinate research sessions, and assist with data collection and other research activities.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Screens and recruits potential study participants using established eligibility using criteria and procedures.
• Coordinates participant scheduling, communication, study-related instructions, retention, and follow-up activities in collaboration with research personnel.
• Coordinates with researchers regarding participant availability and research session scheduling.
• Assists with participant compensation processes in accordance with established procedures.

• Prepares and sets up research sessions and conducts or assists with research sessions and coordinates with established study protocols.
• Maintains research documentation and records related to assigned studies.

• Assists with the collection, preparation and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation to support compliance with research protocols and requirements.
• Contributes to the preparation and development of manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly materials resulting from project research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, or a related field.

• Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research.

• Experience recruiting, screening, or scheduling participants for research studies.
• Experience working with human-subjects research.
• Experience maintaining research participant records or databases.
• Experience communicating with research participants or members of the public.
• Experience with computer scheduling software or calendaring systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with research participants.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential research records.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established research protocols and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.