Research Assistant Addiction Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Professional 2) in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The primary purpose of this position includes: conducting assessments with research participants following IRB-approved protocols within the Minnesota Discovery Team in Addition (MDTA). Study visits for ongoing studies include but are not limited to: schedule, coordinate and administer structured clinical interviews, neurocognitive testing, MRI imaging, and neuromodulation sessions (cognitive training, transcranial electrical stimulation or transcranial magnetic stimulation). This position will assist with training of research assistant staff, team meetings, and maintaining meeting notes. 
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
60% - Follow MDTA PI instructions on maintaining and running addiction research studies including:
-Advertise/Recruit participants from addiction treatment programs 
-Screening potential participants and with PIs feedback determine eligibility 
-Consenting participants
-Administering and supervise administration of MRI and neuromodulation sessions
-Conduct follow-up visits with participants
-Conduct cognitive assessments
-Conduct structured clinical interviews, neurocognitive testing
10% - Assist with research staff training, meetings, checking in, tasks, and schedules
10% - Assist with data entry/management within RedCap/Qualtrics for multiple studies and verifying/ensuring complete data collection. Verifying that all data is collected following protocol and regulatory requirements. Data collected includes cognitive assessments, brain imaging data, cognitive training data, clinical assessments, substance use history assessments, structured interviews to confirm alcohol/substance use disorder diagnoses
10% - Assist with maintaining regulatory binders including DOA, protocol training, notes to file for regulatory and each study binder. 
10% - Assist with preparations for study monitoring.
 

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree, plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience to equal at least six years.
Willingness to visit addiction treatment center sites on a daily basis
Ability to demonstrate outstanding communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Experience administering clinical (e.g. SCID) interviews.
Experience with consenting following IRB standards
Ability to assist investigators with statistical analyses and interpretation of study data for grant applications by providing clean and complete data sets
Ability to coordinate participant transportation to the brain imaging centers (e.g. University Center for Magnetic Resonance Research) for MRI scanning. This may include accompanying subjects in a Lyft to and from the treatment center, ordering an Uber for the subject, or providing directions and parking instructions.
Ability to foster strong relationships with study subjects and with the staff at partner treatment center sites. 
Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly coordinator meetings.
Facilitate monthly meetings with research staff
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with TMS, tES, or EEG
Experience with cognitive training administration.
Experience with MRI data collection and task fMRI administration.
Experience with administering cognitive assessments.
Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CCRC)
Extensive experience working with human subjects
Knowledge of neuroscience research

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay Range: Salary range is $26 - $30/hour, 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.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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