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SRI · 2 weeks ago

Research Associate

Menlo Park, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, California, focusing on cutting-edge research in health sciences. The Research Associate will coordinate NIH-sponsored research projects on brain cognitive development, manage participant interactions, and ensure compliance with research protocols.

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Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies

Coordinate studies from startup through close-out

Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol

Assist with recruitment strategies

Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing

Collect and manage study participant, MRI, sleep, and laboratory data for research projects

Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms

Ensure compliance with research protocols and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents

Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed

Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend regular meetings with senior staff/principal investigator, acting as primary contact

Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff

Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct

Ensure essential documentation and recording of participant and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements

Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NeuroscienceData CollectionProject ManagementPsychologyMRI Data AcquisitionRedCapComputer SkillsMedical TerminologyInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Must have a BS or BA in neuroscience, psychology or related field

Strong interpersonal skills within a team environment

Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with research participants and their families

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required

Experience in organizing and implementing multiple complex tasks

Comfort with data collection using a variety of computer interfaces

Attention to detail

Strong general computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs

Strong analytical skills and experience with computer spreadsheets and database software, e.g., RedCap

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel

Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance

An understanding of the principles of sound research design and data collection is an advantage

Knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred

Prior experience with patients or research subjects is desired

Preference given to applicants with previous experience, particularly clinical research experience with youth, young adults, and older adults who may be living with HIV infection or may have neurological impairment (e.g., Parkinson's disease)