Research Assistant

Position Title: Research Assistant

Department: Clinical Research

Reports To: Clinical Research Supervisor

Position Summary

Exciting opportunity to participate in a national research study that compares two medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder as well as psychosocial interventions. All training will be provided. Requires a BA or BS in social or physical sciences. Must have knowledge of research methods, good interpersonal skills, and be very detail oriented. Responsible for the ongoing implementation of research protocol. The Research Assistant is responsible for the recruitment and tracking of participants, the collection and maintenance of data for the protocol, and following protocol and IRB guidelines for the ethical treatment of study participants.

SALARY RANGE

$26 - $34 / per hour DOE

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
  
  

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

• Recruits and tracks research study participants.
• Conducts interviews with study participants in a timely and ethical manner
• Maintains all study records and updates research study binder.
• Maintains good working relationships and contact with protocol team members.
  
  

5, Maintains clean data sets and submits data on a regular basis to the designated data collection center.

• Immediately reports Serious Adverse Events to the appropriate parties as they occur for research study participants.
• Updates participant tracking logs on a regular basis.
• Prepares for regular visits from Quality Assurance monitors and other regulatory monitors.
• Attends protocol trainings, specific measurement trainings, research-oriented trainings, and necessary protocol-related meetings; and
• Strictly adheres to the local IRB’s standards for the ethical treatment of human subjects in a research experiment.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.
  
  

Education/Training/Experience

Bachelors Degree or Master’s in a social science, with a basic knowledge of research methods. Prior research experience and interviewing experience preferred. Prior data entry and word processing experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

None

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which provides behavioral healthcare services including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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