Research Assistant Infant Neurodevelopmental Center
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Research Assistant I will be responsible for providing research support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Co-Directors of the Infant Neurodevelopment Center. The individual will perform a variety of duties in support of the research goals objectives and protocols related to the funded study Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus of prematurity (PHHP): Elucidating neurocognitive and neurobehavioral phenotypes with robust longitudinal assessment. A considerable degree of responsibility flexibility and independence is required to carry out the diverse duties that are assigned. This staff member must have the ability to grasp the rationale for the methods used and must pay careful attention to details of the methods. This staff member will assist with IRB applications IRB continuing reviews and IRB changes to research as well as assisting with preparations of progress reports to the funder. This staff member will assist with database design data entry and cleaning as well as data analysis and preparation of presentations and manuscripts. This staff member will read and understand the scientific literature necessary to complete this study. Reliability and the ability to work well with multiple investigators are essential.
Responsibilities
1. Assist the Infant Neurodevelopment Center by collaborating on all aims of the study Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus of prematurity (PHHP): Elucidating neurocognitive and neurobehavioral phenotypes with robust longitudinal assessment that is funded through the Hydrocephalus Association.
2. Assist with the coordination and communications of this research project in accordance with the funding agencys award statement including the recruitment of participants implementation of all aspects of study protocols and communications with collaborating investigator teams.
3. Assist with the acquisition and maintenance of all data collected for this research study.
4. Assist with developing databases data entry data tracking and data cleaning.
5. Assist with training new students and volunteers on all aspects of the research protocols.
6. Assist with literature reviews and writing up the results of ongoing studies including submissions to conferences peer-reviewed publications and grants.
7. Assist with the preparation of presentations to internal and external outside agencies for educational and recruitment purposes.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be proficient with MS Office suite including Word Excel Access and PowerPoint as well as other business and research-related software and applications. Familiarity with RedCap SPSS STATA or other statistical programs is preferred.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree is required.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience with biomedical or social research experience preferred.
Familiarity with child development is preferred.
Minimum pay range
Maximum pay range
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Kennedy Krieger Institute improves the lives of children and adults with special health challenges through interdisciplinary hospital services and outpatient, community, education and research programs.
