Clinical Research Asst II

Principal duties may vary over time with grant funding and project demands, and with skill level of other staff assigned to projects. Recruits and evaluates potential study participants. Interacts with potential study participants, educating them about the study including the possible risks/benefits, procedural details, and significance of the study. Obtains informed consent from potential study participants, tracks consent status using specialized software, maintains study participant records, develops and/or maintains study forms. Schedules and conducts patient study visits which may include clinical assessments, behavioral tasks, neuropsychological tasks, fMRI scans, EEGs, and blood collection. Works closely with clinical staff (psychiatrists, nurses, social workers) to determine patient research eligibility. Administers clinical assessments to patients and reports on findings to clinical staff individually and in team rounds. Responsible for answering study related questions posed via e-mail or phone calls from potential participants and/or the general public. Retains information regarding interested study participants and subjects who decline to participate using specialized software. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff. Maintains regulatory documents, monitors study files, and is responsible for some data entry and management. Responsible for obtaining and processing blood samples (phlebotomy training will be provided). Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants and assists in preparation and shipment of drawn samples. Assists in preparing project presentations, manuscripts, progress reports and human subjects annual reviews/amendments. Monitors and sets up any needed equipment. Maintains inventory, and orders supplies when necessary. Assists with the production of patient education material, research newsletters, development of web content and online project communication. Ensures on-going data integrity for projects by overseeing data collection and recording, helps ensure fiscal solvency. Performs data analysis and QA/QC data checks. Performs all other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr