Summary
This individual will be responsible for working on a multimodal project that includes assessments of cognitive, sensory, and everyday functions, as well as neuroimaging and specimen collection. The study population will include both active and former military service members. The position will entail contacting prospective participants,scheduling, screening, consenting, interviewing, administering and scoring psychological tests, operating assessment equipment (e.g., audiometer, eye tracking), data entry, assisting with the acquisition of magnetic resonance imaging data, processing of blood and saliva samples, preparation of basic reports, and participation in project conference calls and meetings. This individual is expected to complete several training modules to receive certifications.
Job Duties
- Recruitment and Screening: Identifying and enrolling eligible participants, conducting initial screenings, and ensuring informed consent is obtained.
- Scheduling and Coordination: Arranging and managing appointments, coordinating with participants to ensure they meet study requirements, and maintaining a schedule for follow-up visits or interventions.
- Data Collection and Management: Psychological test administration, gathering and recording data according to study protocols, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality, and managing participant records.
- Participant Support: Providing ongoing support to participants, addressing their questions or concerns, and ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the study.
- Compliance: Ensuring that all research activities comply with ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and study protocols, and reporting any adverse events or deviations.
- Documentation: Maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of all interactions, procedures, and study-related activities for auditing and reporting purposes.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
- Three years of relevant experience preferred: experience working with research participants is highly desirable, experience with neuropsychological text administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft, Work PowerPoint.
- Exemplary verbal communications and writing abilities.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.