Research Worker

Technical Grade 6

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35 hours
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $67333.02-$67333.02
  
  

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Research Worker will work at the Sergievsky Center/Taub Institute in a family-based study of memory, aging and Alzheimer's disease among racially and ethnically diverse adults. The incumbent will perform telephone and in-person interviews and assessments of study participants.

Responsibilities

• Accurately track study data and patient enrollment for the PI’s genetic studies on Alzheimer’s disease
• Coordinate participant scheduling and manage study visit operations
• Administer neuropsychological assessments to research participants
• Archive, clean, and analyze study data
• Assist with the preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
• Support regulatory processes, including completing forms and processing required documentation
• Maintain regular communication with national and international collaborators
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective information sharing across sites
• Demonstrate strong computer and communication skills, with close attention to detail
• This work will take place under the supervision of the principal investigator.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least one year experience, or bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Good organizational and time management skills; excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, computer skills, and ability to conduct chart reviews. Must be able to learn and operate research project software.
  
  

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