Clinical Research Assistant

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

21h•$19 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

Location: Onsite at UMass Chan-Baystate (Springfield) as well as clinics in Worcester and Holyoke/Springfield (Hybrid work opportunity). Schedule: Monday-Friday; Dayshift Dr. Peacock-Chambers is looking to hire a Research Assistant to join her team and participate in federally funded cutting edge research to support parental mental health. She is currently hiring for an NIH-funded clinical trial. The "Mothering from the Inside Out" (MIO) trial (R01DA058125) will test the implementation and effectiveness of MIO when delivered by substance use treatment counselors in Springfield, Holyoke, and Worcester. This position seeks a candidate with a willingness to take on new challenges and possessing excellent organizational and critical thinking skills. This position will be primarily responsible for recruitment of study subjects (women in recovery with children age 0-5 years) during in-person visits to substance use treatment clinics in Worcester, Holyoke, and Springfield approximately 4 days per week. In addition, the position requires video/phone follow-up for data collection. This position will also support data analysis activities and require some administrative duties including: meeting coordination and other administrative tasks as needed throughout the course of employment. This position is grant funded for the next 2.5 years.

Requirements

Bachelors, in basic sciences, public health, psychology, sociology, etc.
Human Subjects Protection training (CITI) and any additional training as specified by the IRB prior to beginning any actual work on research protocols.
Knowledge of data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
Solid Computer Skills, including Databases.
A basic understanding of data collection and research principles is preferred.
May possess working knowledge of State & Federal Regulations as they relate to research.
Highly detail-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
GED or HiSET

Nice To Haves

2+ years clinical research experience

Responsibilities

Assists with moderately complex study tasks in accordance with protocol guidelines.
Performs Level I responsibilities with a higher level of problem resolution, analytical ability and self-direction.
May have other responsibilities including maintenance of inventory/ordering of study supplies, scheduling of study meetings, budget tracking, etc.
Contributes to preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory documents.
Performs actual study tasks as directed.
Accurately compiles information and data.
May assist with sponsor/CRO visits.
Adheres to protocol, IRB, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
Under the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator, assist in enrolling patients in research studies. Contact patients as required after initial contact to obtain additional information.
Order and maintain a log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to study participants.