Clinical Research Assistant - TP137415

Temporary Employment Services is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant to support Alzheimer's research.

• Duration: 3-4 months.
• Compensation and Benefits: $25.00/hour. Eligible for Mid-Level Medical Benefits, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00A - 4:30P
• Location: 100% on site

The lab focuses on identifying genetic and lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and developing innovative interventions for improving brain and cognitive health in older adults. Using a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and neuroimaging techniques, our primary goal is Alzheimer's prevention.

The Clinical Research Assistant will entail participant recruitment, outreach to the community, participant education, screening, enrollment, scheduling, and study visit assessments. The assistant will also assist with interacting with participants who are undergoing physical activity and virtual reality experiences during lab-based training visits. This includes explaining the process, answering questions, and ensuring comfort and safety. The assistant will also assist with creating, maintaining, and updating study databases and supporting daily procedures related to analyses for publication and presentation preparation.

The assistant may also assist with creating informational and recruitment materials and act as a liaison with other UCSD departments and agencies as needed. The assistant will assist with providing education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trial. Assist with other project and miscellaneous duties as required.

• Theoretical knowledge of psychology generally acquired through a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of clinical neurosciences and cognitive neuroscience, primarily in patients with cognitive impairment.

• Strong demonstrated experience with computers (Personal computer and Macintosh). Skill with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail software, databases, etc. Specifically Linux OS, Adobe, and the Microsoft office suite (excel, access, PowerPoint, word, etc).

• Excellent record keeping, database management, detail oriented, logical, methodological approach to problem solving, strong process orientation, strong administrative and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments, maintain workflow, and work productively in meeting critical deadlines and milestones.

• Demonstrated knowledge of human subjects research policies and procedures. Knowledge of the human subject consent process, and federal government regulations pertaining to consenting of subjects. On-line training certificate (acquired on job). Knowledge of IRB, and sponsored research requirements.

• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently and seek guidance or information when appropriate

• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of participant information with working knowledge of mandated reporting procedures.

• Experience with the recruitment of underserved communities or related experience.

• Experience collecting, coding, and scoring data using computerized measures according to study protocol.

• Experience with online and phone screens of participants.

• Experience administering neurocognitive and behavioral assessments.

• Experience administering detailed clinical interviews.

• Previous experience in a clinical research setting.

• Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and occupational health clearance.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Reliable transportation required.
• 100% onsite position

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