University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02/05/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02/14/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
Under supervision within the Department of Psychiatry's Pacific Treatment and Research Center, the Staff Research Associate will assist with research on the mechanisms underlying alcohol sensitivity and tolerance in healthy social drinkers. Major responsibilities will include: assisting with the day-to-day operation of human laboratory research studies including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) protocols; recruiting subjects, scheduling subject appointments, following study participants throughout the course of the study including obtaining informed consent, administering research instruments; assisting with preparing and writing Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents, Human Subjects applications and related correspondence; ordering, tracking and reconciling supplies and other purchases in UCSD's SAP Concur and Oracle systems. Laboratory duties include: monitoring participants undergoing human laboratory protocols including measuring vital signs; performing breathalyzer, urine pregnancy and drug testing; processing and shipping lab specimens, including pipetting and centrifugation. Research duties include: creating source documents, coding and entering data, managing a bibliographic database, and assisting with writing technical reports; assisting in database development and updating; abstracting data from academic articles to create charts, graphs, and informational slides for scientific presentations. This position will be an integral part of the research team providing technical support in the field of psychiatric/behavioral medicine research. Assist with other project and miscellaneous duties as required.
Theoretical knowledge of behavioral sciences, medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology and concepts (preferred) or a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Biology, Cognitive Neuroscience or relevant related fields.
Knowledge, background, and willingness to become a certified operator of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner and to adhere to MRI safety protocols.
Knowledge of OPRP, HRPP policies and procedures, and HIPAA. Familiarity with the code of federal regulations (CFRs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other regulations for the conduct of clinical research.
Experience in recruiting research subjects into clinical studies. Experience in developing promotional presentations and materials. Experience with administration of semi-structured and structured clinical research interviews (e.g., MINI, SCID, SSAGA, SIGH-AD, TLFB) and self-report rating scales (e.g., CES-D, AUDIT, CIWA-AR, PANAS).
Basic knowledge of human clinical research methods. Demonstrated research experience in study coordination. Experience in coordinating various protocols with staff and subject schedules.
Knowledge of data collection, coding, entry, and security methods. Basic knowledge of data management. Meticulous and works well with detail; accurately creates labels for and labels laboratory supplies; able to review detailed questionnaires for completeness; verify entered data for accuracy.
Demonstrated experience using various software packages such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and databases such as Excel, and Access. Experience using medical library. Knowledge of PubMed, Medline and PsychINFO. Experience using EndNote bibliographic database.
Demonstrated experience in acquiring and handling human tissue specimens. Ability to handle and transport biological samples (blood, saliva and urine specimens). Experience with pipetting and centrifugation.
Demonstrated experience operating standard laboratory equipment (i.e., refrigerated centrifuge, -80 and -20 freezers with carbon dioxide backup systems).
Demonstrated experience ordering and maintaining office and laboratory supplies.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
May require after-hour flexibility a
About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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