The Semel institute is seeking to hire a Staff Research Associate II to complete the functions of Clinical Study Recruiter. Duties include administrative operations like: * Maintaining study records for the MIRECC registry * Other administrative duties as assigned. * Screening potential research participants on pre-determined selection criterion. * Review informed consent form with patients and normal controls section by section, reading the form, if necessary. * Make copy of consent for each subject. * Perform the UCLA Evaluation to Sign Consent with patient subjects to make certain they have the capacity to consent. * Maintain relationships within a pre-existing network of potential recruitment sources. * Create new community liaisons with clinic directors and care providers. * Give presentations about the studies to patient and professional audiences. * Place ads for community control subjects, and screen interested participants. * Schedule new subjects for screenings and diagnostic interviews. * Serve as the subject’s primary contact through the recruitment process. * Conduct diagnostic and symptom assessment interviews. * Provide crisis management for emergency situations. * Training and Quality Assurance Calibration. * Receive standardized training all clinical diagnostic, symptom, and functioning assessments in concordance with UCLA reliability guidelines. * Perform annual quality assurance training for these measures. Pay range: $28.04 - $45.11 hourly.
* Demonstrated experience working in research involving human subjects, including terminology, interpreting protocols for study conduct, documentation required for research purposes and data collection procedures. * Successful completion of training and certification in HIPAA, Human Subjects Protection, Biohazards, and other training required for Clinical staff in addition to required training for all employees. * Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and keyboarding speed of at least 50 wpm with accuracy. * Strong organizational and time management skills needed to ensure study activities are carried out within specified timelines. * Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills needed to work in a team environment, interact with subjects and caregivers, and present at clinical trials and lab meetings. * Ability to interact effectively with all levels of professional personnel and psychiatric patients. * Ability to perform and manage fMRI data collection activities, including: performing scanner laptop maintenance, managing the fMRI tracking spreadsheet for all fMRI studies, managing scheduling & transportation of subjects to and from the fMRI scanner at UCLA, performing safety screening prior to scan, and operating the scan console. * Ability to work independently, use good judgment, follow through on assignments with minimal direction and promptly report issues of concern to senior staff. * Ability to meet tight timelines, flexibility in scheduling around patient/provider availability and willingness to travel (using VA vehicle) around Los Angeles County for the purposes of recruiting subjects. * A Master Degree is preferred.
