Clinical Research Assistant NES

Brown University Health; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support groundbreaking sleep research. This role involves engaging with participants of all ages, preparing lab equipment, and assisting in overnight studies. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a life science and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, organization, and flexibility. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will support vital research efforts, and enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn while making a real impact in the field of clinical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science required.
• Experience with human volunteers and physiological recordings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab equipment and apply polysomnographic devices.
• Monitor data and score sleep stages during studies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science

Tools

Polysomnographic Devices

Data Management Tools

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Summary

Under the supervision of the laboratory director Dr. Carskadon and the project coordinator, the Sleep Research Assistant (SRA) performs duties including form preparations, recruitment, participant interactions, and other research-related tasks. Responsibilities involve direct contact with participants, including preparing for overnight studies and assisting during in-lab sessions.

Responsibilities

The SRA must be comfortable working with participants of all ages, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Duties include preparing lab equipment, applying polysomnographic devices, calibrating equipment, monitoring data, scoring sleep stages, and participating in data management. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, organization, creativity, and flexibility for variable hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Additional Information

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a life science, experience with human volunteers and physiological recordings is a plus, and familiarity with data management tools. The position involves supervising research students and apprentices, and training is provided.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Bradley Hospital, East Providence, RI. Full-time, shift 1, non-union.