Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute·Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Research Assistant will recruit, screen, and schedule participants for clinical research studies on brain stimulation and substance use. Responsibilities include administering assessments, collecting biospecimens, and managing data entry.
Overview A full-time Research Assistant I position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr.
Jon Houck at The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Research Assistant I will work as part of a team on several federally-funded clinical research studies, including studies of non-invasive brain stimulation for the treatment of substance use disorder and studies designed to evaluate the behavioral and physiological effects of nicotine and tobacco use in human research participants, as well as other studies as needed.
This is an in-person role that will involve recruiting, screening, and scheduling research participants; generating and distributing recruitment materials; data entry; administering informed consent procedures; administering research questionnaires and structured assessment batteries; collecting and processing biospecimens, and other duties as needed.
The research assistant will also interact with colleagues in multiple departments at the University of New Mexico including CASAA, Psychiatry, and Psychology.
The position's work schedule is determined by research participant availability and will involve occasional evening or weekend participant appointments, with core working hours of 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
All applicants should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail including the ability to closely follow study procedures, and be able to work productively as part of a team.
Must have competence with or be able to learn to work with departmental computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
The Mind Research Network is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment‑based visas for this position.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, or pursuing a degree in a related field are preferred. Those with experience and interest in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with current experience in neuroimaging and MEG data collection are preferred. Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. The Mind Research Network is division of Lovelace dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation. With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today. Preferred/Additional Qualifications At least one year of direct work experience in-person clinical research is preferred. At least one year of prior experience in any paid job, military service, internship, apprenticeship, or structured volunteer role is preferred. Experience collecting data using Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is preferred. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures of clinical research is preferred. Physical Requirements Work is performed in a dry laboratory environment. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. May interact with research participants.The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position. Salary Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus. Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience, though a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a background or interest in neuroscience and clinical research.
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