Clinical Research Associate I

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a candidate to support research on socioemotional processes in clinical aging. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant experience in healthcare or research. This role entails utilizing advanced technology to gather crucial data, providing an opportunity to work with professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience related to healthcare or clinical research.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Involved in research examining dyadic social and emotional processes.
• Utilize MRI/fMRI, EEG/MEG, and psychophysiological assessments.
• Follow study protocol guidelines accurately.

Skills

Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

Understanding and empathy for participants

Professionalism

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SPSS

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This position will help with research projects aimed at better understand (a) the basic mechanisms of socioemotional processes, (b) the changes in these processes in clinical aging (e.g., dementia and Parkinson’s disease), the implications of these changes to persons with the disease and their family members.

This position will be involved in every stage of research examining dyadic social and emotional processes between clinical populations and their family members (e.g., spousal caregivers) using MRI /fMRI, EEG / MEG , psychophysiology, behavioral coding, in-home wearable/mountable technology, and questionnaires.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.

(Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Driver’s License

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers is required.

2. Understanding and empathy for participants including people with neurological (or other medical) disorders and their family caregivers is required.

3. Professionalism, courtesy, and discretion are required in all interactions with research participants, lab members, department staff, and supervisors.

4. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.

5. Ability to remain calm and patient during challenging situations.

6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

7. Ability to accurately follow study protocol guidelines.

8. Attention to detail in completing paperwork and data entry in a timely fashion.
9. Must be able to adhere to the principles and mission of the institute.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: None Preferred

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

1. Prior experience in an experimental lab environment, clinical research, and/or conducting research in health science.
2. Prior research experience in emotion, social behaviors, health, psychophysiology, neuroscience, and clinical aging.
3. Prior experience in computer programing, and/or data management.
4. Prior experience in technology-based research (e.g., wearables, smartphones, tablets) and naturalistic data collection.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: SPSS

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge needed to execute the following human laboratory procedures: phone screening, informed consent, research neuroimaging, EEG , MEG , research grade neuropsychological testing, psychophysiology, saliva collection, and other common procedures; human naturalistic research procedures: Qualtrics/REDCap, ecological momentary assessment, and wearable and mountable passive sensing technology.

2. Familiarity with the laboratory’s computer programs for data entry, data sharing, questionnaire creation, and study packet design.

3. Familiarity with writing computer codes for designing tasks, data management and/or data analyses.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research, please elaborate (If No, Indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at [e-mail]