Full Time 40 hours Grade 051 Neuro-Ctr Health & Tech/Admin

Position goes until 4/30/2028

8 AM-5 PM; OCC WKENDS

Position goes until 4/30/2028

General Purpose:

Assists the project manager in administrative activities associated with conducting technology-related Parkinson’s disease research studies. Assists the Principal Investigator and project manager in conducting clinical research studies, and in presenting study results. Interacts with the study sponsor and partners on research studies.

Specific Responsibilities:

Under general direction within policy guidelines and approved protocols:

Assists in developing remote Parkinson’s disease research studies utilizing technology, including, for example, smartphone applications, video conferencing platforms, and activity trackers. With the project manager, helps coordinate the administrative activities necessary for clinical research studies including regulatory submissions, maintenance of documentation of certifications for relevant study team members, development of operating procedures, and development of materials for study visits.

Develops training materials and helps train staff on study activities. (20%)
Develops recruitment strategies and tracks recruitment progress in accordance with established targets. Recruits, conducts screenings to identify potential study participants, and consents participants for research studies. (20%)

Conducts remote video-based assessments, including technology-based assessments, of research participants. Manages study visits to ensure compliance with protocol activities, accurate collection of study data, and appropriate documentation of adverse events with notification of the principal investigator when required. Provides technical support for participants throughout the study and monitors adherence to non-visit associated requirements of study participation. (50%)

Disseminates research findings by drafting abstracts, presentations, and publications. Communicates with the study sponsor and study partners. Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor and institutional policies and laws, standard operating procedures and guidelines, and makes recommendations. (10%)

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1- 2 years’ experience in clinical research coordination or technology research preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites related to research visits throughout the workday.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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