Summary:

The Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE), whose mission is helping to support innovative research and education initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Veterans, is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing data for IRB approved projects.

Responsibilities: Major duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collect, record, review psychological assessment data.
• Process and review psychological assessment data.
• Developing R and SPSS code
• Aid with research studies including recruiting, performing informed consent, collecting data relevant to the research questions, and working with clinical staff of the hospital during these studies.
• Perform record-keeping duties.
• Provide input to the principal investigator and clinical staff of the hospital during planning of future research and development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must include a cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or above from an accredited college or university in

public health, sociology, psychology, or related allied health field

Experience: Prior research experience (1 year) is preferred

Licensure/Registration/Certification: None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research Assistant experience dealing with data collection and data storage, human subject studies, and institutional review board processes.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, human subjects’ protections, and federal regulations related to clinical research.
• Prior research experience is preferred, including data collection and data storage, human subjects’ studies, and institutional review board process.
• Some programing knowledge
• Basic experience with trouble-shooting devices and software settings.
• Experience in coordinating multiple task and project elements with differing timelines and completion deadlines.
• Familiarity with REDCap is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to a criminal and educational background check.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Typical hours fall within standard business hours, work may be required during hours beyond standard business hours, including weekends.
• Must be a US citizen

Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to navigate the medical center, use a keyboard, and life up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be considered in determining an applicant’s ability to perform the duties/functions of the position.