RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Position Summary: This is an entry level research position responsible for data entry study recruitment and learning to conduct a variety of assessments with people with autism other developmental disorders and typically developing individuals. In this position individuals will learn a variety of skills necessary to become a research coordinator. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are completed with high quality and in a timely manner.
Your Role at SARRC - Complies fully with all medical records and information privacy regulations local state and federal.
- Exercises critical thinking sound judgment and timely completion of all tasks
- Demonstrates ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all critical tasks and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing to ensure understanding by all individuals.
- Develops a working knowledge of active study protocols with specific attention to inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Discusses study protocols with clients and/or their representatives.
- Recruits research participants for a variety of research studies through a variety of methods (i.e. phone calls mailings social media or participate in community outreach activities.
- Schedules client research visits and procedures consistent with research protocol requirements.
- May need to communicate with regulatory agencies research sponsors and external vendors.
- Learns to administer a variety of structured assessments for research and diagnostic purposes.
- Accurately enters research data and assessment results into databases and maintains research records.
- May perform a widerange of duties within a specific study under the supervision of more experienced staff.
- Refers questions and requests on topics not known to senior level research staff or other research staff members.
- Continuously develops research skills through daytoday responsibilities and experiences with various research professionals and clients.
- As needed confirms authority limitations and work responsibilities/methods with supervisor.
- Performs diverse administrative and clerical duties as needed.
- Performs other special projects and duties as necessary and requested.
Who You Are - Bachelors Degree in psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in the research field (Preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with diverse backgrounds human capabilities and limitations and cultures.
- Interest in service to individuals with specialized and occasionally complex needs.
Salary Starting at $14.75/hr Robust Benefits Package
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance(majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
- Professional development annual benefit of $1000
- 401(k) with 50 company matchup to 6
Our Story
Established in 1997 the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicatedtoautism researcheducation evidencebasedtreatment andcommunityoutreach.We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
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