Internship Sleep Study Participant Jobs in Minnesota

Position Summary: This position will serve as a PSG sleep technologist and Clinical Research Coordinator for a Sleep Neurologist who studies the relationship between sleep and Alzheimer's disease pathology. This position requires some experience or education as a Sleep technologist and will provide research participant care and education about sleep studies within the framework of a research trial. This role requires setting up specialized monitoring equipment for home based sleep studies and analyzing sleep stages and respiratory events. Main duties include setting up home based sleep studies, education of participants in sleep equipment and troubleshooting equipment issues with participants, analyzing data, and ensuring all data handling complies with privacy rules. The role will also support the investigator as a Clinical Research professional coordinating clinical research trials in treatment of sleep disorders, under PI supervision. 

The person who takes this position may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, coordinating with the PI, IRB, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants. The role will be responsible for coordinating and recording all phases of study protocol as required by GCP and sponsoring agencies to ensure compliance. This role will be in person 2-3 days per week at the University of MN, Twin Cities campus and at clinical sites within the Twin City Metro area. Visa sponsorship and/or relocation assistance not available for this position. 

Work Schedule: Hybrid (predominately in-person), 7:30am - 4pm, M-F

Duties/Responsibilities: 
40% Sleep technologist: 

• Follow protocol guidelines when collecting sleep data using polysomnography, home sleep testing, single-channel EEG devices and actigraphy.
• Score sleep research studies.
• Generates reports and enters data into electronic databases per protocol.
• Ensures secure data storage of all study materials.

40% Clinical Research Coordinator:

• Coordinates all aspects of investigator-initiated research and clinical trials with the principal investigator and senior clinical research coordinator. 
• Identify, recruit, screen, obtain informed consent, educate, monitor, and follow-up with subjects.
• Under PI supervision, contribute in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews. 
• Work directly with study participants educating about diagnostic procedures and study procedures and plans, explaining purpose of study and obtains consent.
• Completed study documentation following ALCOA and GCP standards.
• Addresses participant concerns, study issues, trouble shoots study issues and ensures PI is properly informed. Communicate with PI, Sponsor, IRB and other regulatory groups and participants as needed to ensure safety, adherence to protocol, AEs, SAES and understanding of studies.

• Duties must be completed in a timely manner and must comply with protocol guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), all applicable University guidelines, Standard operation procedures (SOPs), laws, and requirements of regulatory agencies. 

7.5% Scheduling and Communication:

• Follow protocol to schedule study participants and timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, lab testing, procedures and treatments). 
• Addresses participant concerns, trouble shoots study related issues and ensures PI is properly informed. 

• Communicate with PI, Sponsor, IRB and other regulatory groups and participants as needed to ensure safety, adherence to protocol, AEs, SAES and understanding of studies.

7.5% Regulatory and Compliance:

• Comply with protocol guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), all applicable University guidelines, Standard operation procedures (SOPs), laws, and requirements of regulatory agencies. 
• Coordinate site visits with industry sponsors; coordinate communications with funding or sponsoring agencies.
• Under supervision by lead coordinator, coordinate IRB submissions, continuing annual reviews and Serious Adverse Event reporting (SAE); assist with protocol correction action plans as appropriate.

5% Other duties as needed:

• Performs other duties in addition to the work described above
   

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA\BS in a psychology, neuroscience, biology or health related field, or a combination of education and experience to equal at least 4 years of relevant experience. 
• Experience scoring polysomnographic studies.
• Relevant training or working experience as a sleep technologist. 
• Prior work experience,  or interest in clinical research support.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate independence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within a diverse working environment. 
• Must comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding patient safety and infection control.
• Willing to work on site (Twin Cities) at least 2-3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1 year of experience working as a sleep technologist.
• 1 year of experience in clinical research.

To learn more about the Department of Neurology, please visit https://med.umn.edu/neurology. 

Pay Range: $31.73/hr - $38.47/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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