Research Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist

Position: Research Associate I

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Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00
Job

Requisition

138279WD
Overview

The Research Associate will manage and provide statistical analysis support for multi-faceted translational research projects operated through the Stress Center in the Department of Psychiatry. This position will serve as the primary interface between the data collection and data management and monitoring and analysis for ongoing studies in stress, alcohol and substance use disorders. With a high degree of independence, the research associate will coordinate with University, YCCI, IRB and other regulatory departments as well as collaborating research laboratories to successfully organize, monitor, assess and analyze multi-level subjective, biological, cognitive, and clinical outcome data.

Responsibilities will include research project management and monitoring of protocols, IRB amendments and protocol development, FDA/IND, data management, statistical analysis, report preparation, manuscripts and grant writing support. The research associate will assist in development, implementation and maintenance of original research protocols and the related quality assurance and study monitoring procedures as well as preparation of manuscripts, presentations and publications.
Required

Skills and Abilities
• Solid knowledge of statistical analyses used in psychology and psychiatry research, with proficiency in statistical software packages such as R Studio, SAS/SPSS, and AMOS, and the ability to conduct statistical analyses.
• Solid knowledge of clinical research protocols, and implementation of data management and monitoring for protocols and data cleaning and organization strategies for successful and efficient processing of multiple streams of data. Additional computer skills including Excel, Word, Power point, Endnote reference manage, REDCAP and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with successfully with staff and faculty and function independently as well as function effectively within a team in an academic environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.Preferred

Skills and Abilities
• Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science or related field OR Bachelors in Data Science or Psychology field and at least 1 years experience conducting analysis on longitudinal and intervention clinical research protocols in the area of psychology or psychiatry and experience in data management and monitoring or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Principal Responsibilities
• Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority.
• Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.
• Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
• Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
• Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.
• Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and…