The UTHealth Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders is looking for highly motivated research assistants to manage an upcoming clinical trial testing for potential FDA approval for an experimental non-electric brain stimulation procedure random noise stimulation (RNS) treatment device in children ages 7 – 12 years with ADHD to avoid or reduce the need for medication. This clinical trial will involve in-person visits with child subjects and parents, including structured interviews, device-fitting, and training. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience working in a professional setting with children and experience working on clinical trials. We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills who can work proactively in a fast-paced team environment.

Preferred experience: professional experience working with children; 1+ year of clinical research experience; GCP compliance and IRB/IEC knowledge; interest in ADHD treatment

 

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Position Summary:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Under close supervision, conduct research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: communication with industry sponsors, patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training, and/or animal laboratories.

2. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

3. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.

4. Stay abreast of new and updated protocols for the research department.

5. Order laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.

6. As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results.

7. Compliance with all governmental, sponsor, and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

General knowledge of research fields.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

No years of experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.  
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This is an on-site role that will report to a center.