Research Assistant II Job at Portland VA Research Foundation, Washington DC

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  • Portland VA Research Foundation
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Title: Research Assistant II

Department: Mental Health

Reports To: Dr. Chris Stauffer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range : $18.77- $20.89 per hour

Location : VA Portland Health Care System - Vancouver campus

Summary

The Social Neuroscience and Psychotherapy (SNaP) Lab aims to maximize the benefits of therapeutic alliance and psychotherapy through the adjunct use of social psychopharmacology-such as oxytocin, MDMA, and psilocybin-for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders. We are looking for a motivated and independent Senior Research Assistant for a full-time position to support multiple research projects at the Portland Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Facilitating Institutional Review Board and other regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA, DEA, VA R&D)
  • Maintaining detailed records for audits and compliance with regulatory bodies
  • Identifying, recruiting, and screening subjects consistent with research project eligibility requirements
  • Overseeing the coordination of research subjects across different studies and visits
  • Contributing to the refinement of study protocols
  • Assisting with recruiting, managing, and training volunteer and junior research assistants

Job Duties

  • Obtaining informed consent
  • Administering surveys and/or conducting screening interviews
  • Responding to general inquiries from study participants, collaborators, trainees, and general public
  • Maintaining databases
  • Maintaining confidentiality and managing Protected Health Information
  • Basic data entry, organization, scoring, coding, analysis, and reporting
  • Assisting with grant preparation and other writing tasks, including literature reviews
  • Maintaining website and other lab communications
  • Purchasing supplies
  • Scheduling and organizing meetings
  • Completing additional administrative tasks to support project management

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervise 1-5 volunteers and junior research assistants.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 year of experience in human subject research
  • Experience working in a psychedelic medicine lab (preferred)
  • Demonstrated cultural competency working with marginalized communities in a mental health context
  • Experience with VA policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern research projects
  • Experience with regulatory compliance (at least FDA, DEA, and IRB)
  • Experience managing junior research assistants
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, REDCap, Medrio, SPSS, R, and Zotero

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Strong organization skills
  • Basic biostatistics

Additional Information

Because this position is based in a VA facility, the Research Assistant II must secure a VA Without Compensation Appointment (WOC) prior to starting work, and must maintain a WOC Appointment in order to continue employment.

The VA's WOC process will be facilitated by the supervisor and processed through the VA Research and Development office. The screening process required to obtain a WOC may include a background check, a credit check, a physical, a drug test, and a TB test.

After the WOC process has been completed, the VA also requires several trainings prior to employees starting work.

Portland VA Research Foundation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or age.

All PVARF employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 within 8 weeks of hire, unless medically exempt. Employees will be required to provide either proof of vaccination or an approved medical exemption prior to beginning work.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Traineeship,

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