Rsch Pro -Rsch Coord-Gnrlst

About the Job

The Center for Developmental Neuro Imaging (CDNI) is seeking a Research Professional II to assist with the data collection of various clinical research projects among the principal investigators. A successful applicant must be detail-oriented, outcome-oriented, work effectively with a team, and communicate clearly in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of research tasks and disciplines. This position is not eligible for remote work.

The CDNI is housed at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain at the University of Minnesota. Our work focuses on advancing the understanding of brain development in health and disease. We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers trying to:

• Understand basic principles of brain functioning across development (i.e. figure out how the brain works)
• Learn about how neuropsychiatric and other brain-based disorders develop and progress over time
• Contribute to the prevention and treatment of brain-based disorders
• Engage underrepresented communities in all aspects of academic medicine and research

To learn more about CDNI and current research studies, please visit the website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Please upload a cover letter and CV/resume. Your application will not be considered until all components of the application are complete. Review of applications is ongoing, and the position will remain open until the posting is removed.

Clinical Data Collection and Coordination (60%)

• Utilize internal and external registries to identify potential participants for research studies
• Conduct phone screens with participants to determine eligibility for the studies
• Lead the scheduling and coordination of research visits involving MRI scans, biospecimen collection, and cognitive/behavioral tasks
• Reliably enter study data into online databases
• Maintain conformity with the established protocol, Good Clinical Practice, and University of Minnesota policies
• Lead necessary study visits that align with variable participant schedules (early morning, late evening, and/or weekends)
• Coordinate meetings across study sites and team members
• Escalate progress, milestones and concerns to principal investigator(s) and management
• Lead meetings with clinicians and effectively communicate concerns to other study sites
• Facilitate open communication between families and staff

Organize study materials for visits Documentation and Administrative Tasks (30%)

• Maintain detailed and adequate research records
• Provide up-to-date tracking of study recruitment and enrollment efforts
• Document best practices for various research activities to ensure they are carried out in a standardized manner

Other Lab Duties (10%)

• Attend mandatory center, lab and team meetings
• Share feedback and assist other lab members when they are stuck on a project
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of previous research experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years
• Sufficient computer knowledge with Google suite and Microsoft office
• Ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of REDCap and experience working in the database
• Experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD and/or ASD
• Interest in neuroscience, psychology, neuroimaging and/or human development
• Ability to delegate work to and support research assistants
• Openness to work with a diverse age range of human participants ages 2-80
• Excellent documentation/writing skills
• Adobe Acrobat experience
• Familiarity with HIPAA and GCP guidelines
• Previous experience working with children and families (can be in a non-research setting)
• Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, verbal and digital…