Research Assistant

Department BSD PSY - deWit Lab About the Department To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patients dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care. Job Summary The de Wit laboratory investigates the subjective, behavioral and physiological effects of drugs of abuse in healthy human volunteers. Some studies are designed to identify individual differences and risk factors for excessive use, and others to determine the effects of drugs on mood, psychomotor and cognitive performance, and brain activity. Another major interest is the study of conditioned drug effects, or cues, that influence future drug use. Responsibilities Responsible for all aspects of research projects, including study recruitment and retention, participant screening and enrollment, data entry, and study-related communications among key personnel and participants. Developing and disseminating study-specific advertisements, ensuring monthly recruiting and pacing goals are met. Screening and scheduling study participants. Conducting telephone and video-conferencing interviews with study applicants for eligibility determination and follow-up assessments. Provides administrative support (i.e. petty cash distribution, equipment inventory and maintenance, scientific literature reviews, etc.) and maintains detailed records of study and lab standard operating procedures. Assists in development of data tables, graphs and charts and preparation of material for presentation. Conduct screenings and participant interviews as needed, ensure database management, entry and verification of measures not obtained by computer, supervise and schedule sessions, perform clinical interviews as needed, and assist the lab manager on regulatory paperwork, scheduling and management of all disbursements and receipts. Managing study supply inventory and ordering. Creating subject mailings for materials related to their participation in the trial, including study medications and saliva drug screens. Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents. Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision. Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Experience: Working in a complex academic medical center. Preferred Competencies Excellent professional and written communication skills. Familiar with research studies. Experience in interviewing and conducting experimental sessions in behavioral research. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Working Conditions Ability to work independently. Application Documents Resume (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $19.23 - $26.44 The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. 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