Clinical Research Assistant R40958

Overview

Req#: R40958

Category(s):
Research, Research Support

Full Time / Part Time:
Full-Time

Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$18.91 – $24.09 – $31.28

Location:

Onsite at UMass Chan-Baystate (Springfield) as well as clinics in Worcester and Holyoke/Springfield (Hybrid work opportunity).

Schedule:

Monday-Friday;
Dayshift

Dr. Peacock-Chambers is looking to hire a Research Assistant to join her team and participate in federally funded cutting edge research to support parental mental health. She is currently hiring for an NIH-funded clinical trial. The "Mothering from the Inside Out" (MIO) trial (R01DA
058125) will test the implementation and effectiveness of MIO when delivered by substance use treatment counselors in Springfield, Holyoke, and Worcester.

This position seeks a candidate with a willingness to take on new challenges and possessing excellent organizational and critical thinking skills. This position will be primarily responsible for recruitment of study subjects (women in recovery with children age 0-5 years) during in-person visits to substance use treatment clinics in Worcester, Holyoke, and Springfield approximately 4 days per week. In addition, the position requires video/phone follow-up for data collection.

This position will also support data analysis activities and require some administrative duties including: meeting coordination and other administrative tasks as needed throughout the course of employment. This position is grant funded for the next 2.5 years.

• Bachelors, in basic sciences, public health, psychology, sociology, etc.

• 2+ years clinical research experience

• Seeks/completes additional research education and training.
• Human Subjects Protection training (CITI) and any additional training as specified by the IRB prior to beginning any actual work on research protocols.
• Knowledge of data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
• Solid Computer Skills, including Databases.
• A basic understanding of data collection and research principles is preferred.
• May possess working knowledge of State & Federal Regulations as they relate to research.
• Highly detail-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

• GED or HiSET (Required)

• Human Subjects Research – CITI Program

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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