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• Participant Recruitment and Retention:
  • Oversee recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants.
  • Design and post recruitment materials in community settings and online platforms.
  • Monitor participant adherence and retention in research studies.
  • Ensure the collection and maintenance of participant records and databases.

• Data Collection and Study Execution:
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
  • Conduct study visits and train participants to complete daily life data collection (e.g., ecological momentary assessments using smartphones, portable breathalyzers).
  • Oversee randomization of participants in clinical trials.
  • Enter, review, and analyze data, maintaining accurate project files.
• Supervision and Training of Undergraduate Research Assistants:
  • Develop materials and tools for data collection and train undergraduate research assistants.
  • Manage undergraduate researchers by interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling team members.
• Administrative Support and Lab Coordination:
  • Assist with administrative tasks including coordinating lab workflow and ensuring compliance with university and IRB regulations.
  • Upload project data to the NIAAA Data Archive and assist with maintaining participant records.
  • Support website and social media development and maintenance.
  • Plan lab events, meetings, and assist with equipment purchases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (e.g., comfortable making phone calls, reaching out to potential recruitment sites, talking to research participants)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, managerial, and supervisory skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Flexible with time to facilitate recruitment and maximize retaining of study participants
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effort to meet project goals
• Openness to and interest in learning new skills
• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive community

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in research coordination or related administrative roles is preferred Experience with data collection, recruitment, and working with IRB processes is a plus
• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Photoshop)
• Experience working on a clinical trial and/or in a clinical setting
• Experience in programming online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software)
• Strong statistical and/or data management background / knowledge
• Experience recruiting participants and conducting research projects
• Excellent written communication skills

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