Bioscience Research Associate

Overview The Center for Health Sciences within SRI’s Bioscience Division is seeking a Research Associate (RA) to work with the research team to carry out several NIH-sponsored research projects studying brain cognitive development over the lifespan and in older age asking how the brain changes over time in structure and function with such diseases as HIV infection, Parkinson’s disease, and with healthy aging. The RA will receive training and hands-on experience in neuroscience, neuroimaging, neuropsychology, applied psychology, and physiological measures as part of a dynamic research team doing cutting-edge research.

If you…

• Enjoy working directly with patients and their families.
• Are exceptionally organized and can balance multiple projects at one time.
• Love learning new skills, such as how to administer neuropsychological tests and motor exams, and how to assess sleep, as well as learning Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data acquisition skills.
• Are a proven quick learner who doesn’t need hand holding to get started.

This may be the position for you!

We like working with other smart, motivated, fun people looking to better the lives of people with and without medical conditions through scientific discovery. In addition to submitting your on-line resume, please include a cover letter describing your project management and/or clinical research experience and the top five attributes or experiences that make this the right job for you.

This position is onsite located in our Menlo Park, CA office

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies
• Project management and coordination between interdisciplinary teams
• Coordinate studies from startup through close-out
• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol
• Schedule and coordination of research participant visits
• Assist with in-person and telephone recruitment strategies
• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing
• Collect and manage study participant, MRI, sleep, and laboratory data for research projects. Training will be provided, for example, to administer research questionnaires, psychometric tests, and motor exams, and to acquire sleep assessments and MRI scans
• Maintain longitudinal contact with participants by phone, email and other means
• Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed
• Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend regular meetings with senior staff/principal investigator, acting as primary contact
• Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff
• Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct
• Ensure essential documentation and recording of participant and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology or a related field
• Prior experience with patients or research subjects is desired. Preference given to applicants with previous experience, particularly clinical research experience with youth, young adults, and older adults who may be living with HIV infection or may have neurological impairment (e.g., Parkinson’s disease)
• Comfort with data collection using a variety of computer interfaces
• An understanding of the principles of sound research design and data collection is an advantage
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with research participants and their families
• Strong general computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs
• Strong analytical skills and experience with computer spreadsheets and database software, e.g., RedCap
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience in organizing and implementing multiple complex tasks
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
• Strong interpersonal skills within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail

The salary is: $72,000. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI’s Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.