The Research Associate II supports principal investigators, clinicians, fellows, students, and other research staff in the planning of studies, conducting projects, and disseminating findings. Under the supervision of the Research Scientist or Research Psychologist duties include refinement of research protocols, supporting documents, submission and management of study regulatory, IRB, grant or consent documentation, evaluation of patients or subject eligibility for research, completion of diagnostic interviews and assessments, participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, creation and monitoring of measurable goals, collaboration with other staff in the coordination of care, and the analysis of collected data.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Research Associate II supports research teams and principal investigators (PIs) in designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with study design, regulatory approvals (IRB), and research implementation.
- Recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and determining eligibility.
- Scheduling study-related activities, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Reviewing medical records and data for participant screening.
- Maintaining study materials, records, and ensuring data confidentiality.
- Complying with good clinical practice (GCP) and IRB policies.
- Contributing to data collection, statistical analysis, grant development, and manuscript drafting.
- Training research staff on methodologies and policies.
- Participating in Rogers Operating System (ROS) initiatives.
- Communicating professionally across academic and healthcare settings.
- Adhering to Rogers' policies, department goals, and external agency requirements.
- Engaging in committees, performance improvement projects, and professional development.
Maintaining professionalism, organization, and a solution-focused approach is essential to this role. Additional Job Description: Education/Training Requirements:
- Master's Degree in a scientific field, nursing or allied health, related fields, or commensurate experience with bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the conduct of research, including clinical, basic science, or health outcomes research beyond the master's degree requirements.
- Ability to understand and communicate research protocol requirements to others.
- Basic understanding of federal regulations applying to the conduct of human subject's research.
- Basic understanding of mental health treatment services or demonstrated willingness and ability to learn.
- Exceptional written communication skills, phrasing, editing, and organizing technical documents.
- Completion of applicable research training certification through CITI or comparable program. May be completed within the first 30 days of employment.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office.
- Prior experience in developing training materials and instructing professionals and researchers in policy and procedure.
- Computer proficiency required.
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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