Cannabis Research Assistant I Jobs

Posting Information

Department
Psychiatry - Research-412250
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
10/28/2022
Application Deadline
11/04/2022
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN06
Working Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number
20051377
Vacancy ID
P016353
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$35,104 - $37,500
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
The Mother-Infant Biobehavioral Laboratory is part of the Stress and Health Research Program within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The primary purpose of this clinical research program is to explore the biological underpinnings of human social interactions and to understand how they are altered by biological and behavioral factors such as prenatal substance exposure or addiction, depression, pregnancy, lactation and environmental factors. A second purpose is to understand the influence these factors exert on long term physical and psychological health and disease susceptibility.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Study Coordinator in a study of mother-infant dyads with and without prenatal substance exposure to opioids, with or without cocaine, cannabis, alcohol, or tobacco. This person will 1) oversee all aspects of volunteer recruitment of women during pregnancy and retention over 14-month involvement; 2) oversee all aspects of data collection in mothers and infants including conducting psychophysiological lab protocols, surveys, interviews, measurement of maternal and infant substance exposure and/or hormones in saliva, hair, urine and expired air, infant developmental assessments, and acquisition, editing of heart rate variability in mothers and infants; 3) work with other research staff for infant MRI testing, 4) help develop and prepare data collection forms, recruitment brochures and flyers, 5) train and supervise student research assistants, 6) assist with analysis of acquired research data.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license and ability to drive a state-owned car for subject transportation.
• Clinical research experience with mothers and infants
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience working with women with substance use disorders.
• Experience administering the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
• Experience acquiring, editing and analyzing heart rate variability data using MindWare Technologies equipment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently & in a team setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel and word).

Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid driver’s license
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

We are looking for a personable, empathetic, self-motivated and organized Research Assistant to help with intervention activities for multiple studies addressing alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, opioid, and stimulant use among young adults and adults. Key job responsibilities will include literature reviews, building surveys, conducting chart reviews, contacting, enrolling, collecting data, and delivering interventions to participants recruited remotely using phone, text, and app-based platforms. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in gaining hands-on clinical research experience before applying to graduate or medical school.

Responsibilities*

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver brief interventions in real time with study participants via phone or video conferencing applications
• Assist with the development of new intervention content
• Triage and document suicide risk assessments as needed
• Complete participant tracking paperwork accurately and efficiently
• Locate and contact enrolled participants for study reminders
• Requesting, distributing and documenting transactions of subject incentive payments in accordance with university guidelines.
• Uploading participant data to data repositories for data sharing

Supervision Received:
This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to the study coordinator.

Supervision Exercised:
None

Required Qualifications*

High school diploma or GED is necessary.

This position requires flexibility and availability to work a varying schedule with some morning, afternoon, late evening, and weekend shifts. We are looking for someone who: is personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively; has excellent organizational skills and can prioritize competing tasks to meet deadlines; and is able to work independently for extended periods of time while also being a team player and maintaining effective communication with the study coordinator and principal investigators. Must be comfortable interacting with diverse populations and discussing sensitive topics (substance use, suicide and related mental health concerns) with study participants.

Desired Qualifications*

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health or a related health field is desirable. Previous exposure to behavioral interventions (either in research or clinical settings), knowledge of the research process, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team and using MiChart, Qualtrics, MS Excel and Access is also preferable.

Work Schedule

Days worked each week are flexible (based on the candidate’s availability and study needs) and may include flexing time to work some weekends.

Work Locations

Due to the COVID-19 climate, we are currently working remotely. All Research Associates may be expected to return to our base office located in Ann Arbor, MI pending project needs or changes in university guidance. Our office is located at the Ann Arbor North Campus Research Center, building 16.

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Background Screening

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

E-Verify

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

Job Opening ID

224576

Working Title

Research Assistant (Temp)

Job Title

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Psych Substance Abuse

Posting Begin/End Date

10/06/2022 - 10/20/2022

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening

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The Assistant Clinical and Neuroimaging Research Coordinator will work on a collaborative project of the Padula BRAVE Lab and the Computational Psychiatry, Neuroimaging, and Sleep Lab.

The Padula BRAVE Lab, led by Dr. Claudia Padula, is focused on understanding the brain circuits that underlie addictive behaviors, such as alcohol use disorder (AUD). The primary goal of this research is to understand biological markers that impact treatment outcomes, as well as their modifiability. The long-term goal of the Padula BRAVE Lab is to increase precision and availability of treatment options for those suffering from addiction.

The CoPsyN Sleep Lab, led by Dr. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski, is focused on translational clinical research and utilizes human neuroimaging, high density EEG, computational methods, and clinical psychology to examine the role of sleep physiology in the development, maintenance, and treatment of psychopathology across the lifespan.

The Computational Psychiatry, Neuroimaging and Sleep Laboratory (CoPsyN Sleep Lab) is currently recruiting for a motivated and compassionate Clinical & Neuroimaging Research Coordinator to work on a collaborative research project between the two labs investigating the relationships between sleep disturbances, brain function, emotional well-being, and substance misuse.

Current projects include:

• An NIH funded clinical trial studying the mechanistic interrelationship between sleep, co-occurring cannabis and alcohol use disorder, and neurocircuit dysfunction during early abstinence.

We are looking for a Research Coordinator to be an active contributor to all aspects of study operations and work closely with the Principal Investigators, Dr. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski and Dr. Claudia Padula. The right person for this job will be able to hit the ground running and take responsibility for participant recruitment, fMRI scanning, hdEEG data acquisition, and data organization. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and can trouble-shoot independently while recognizing when to ask questions. Comfort and skill with working with a diverse patient population is essential. There will also be opportunities to gain research experience in additional areas, such as in data analysis, fMRI and EEG pre-processing procedures, actigraphy, basic wetlab training to process genetic samples, scientific presentations and reports to NIH.

The position will be based within a collaborative team and the values of diversity, cooperation, fairness, efficiency, and conscientiousness. The Padula BRAVE Lab and CoPsyN Sleep Lab are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment for all members regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.

Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position as described above.

Duties include:

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies


• Attach and calibrate polysomnography and EEG equipment in clinical setting
• Coordinate functional MRI scanning sessions and pre/post scan procedures


• Coordinate studies from start-up through close-out


• Determine eligibility of and obtain informed consent from study participants according to protocol


• Assist in developing recruitment strategies


• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing


• Administer study cognitive and neuropsychological tests and collect medical information according to protocols


• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects


• Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms


• Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents


• Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed

• - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of related hands-on experience in acquiring data that requires a high level of technical skill and attention to detail (including but not limited to functional MRI, EEG, lab-based assays etc.)


• Experience working with sensitive populations, including those with a history of alcohol and substance misuse


• Previous experience in psychological test administration and research design


• Hands-on experience administering structured diagnostic interviews such as the DUKE, MINI, and/or TLFB


• Strong interest of human neuroscience techniques and experimental design including EEG and fMRI


• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing


• Highly reliable with demonstrated organizational ability


• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.


• Knowledge of medical terminology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.


• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

• - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.


• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.


• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

***As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy

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Requisition Number:

42936

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

03-Oct-2022

Date Posted:

21-Sep-2022
Job Summary
The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a highly motivated and independent scholar with training and deep expertise the areas of microalgae cultivation and scale-up. The research assistant will oversee the installation and operation of laboratory-scale photobioreactor systems and design and conduct coccolithophore microalgae growth optimization experiments. The research assistant will be expected to contribute to enhancing the vision and mission of a vibrant, cross-disciplinary collaborative research team at the University of Colorado Boulder at the intersection of microbiology, cement chemistry, materials science, and civil and architectural engineering.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering and the Materials Science and Engineering Program invites applications for a research assistant position in the Living Materials Laboratory under the supervision of Prof. Wil Srubar. In concert with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the United States Geological Survey, which are also located in the area, the University of Colorado provides an outstanding, world-class environment for conducting advanced materials science research at the bleeding edge.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Oversee the installation and operation of a 100-1000 L photobioreactor system.
• Design and conduct coccolithophore microalgae growth experiments in support of project goals and milestones.
• Design and conduct fundamental biological experiments in support of project goals and milestones.
• Assist with the design and execution of alternative cement-based materials science/materials characterization experiments in support of project goals and milestones.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse, interdisciplinary team of graduate students and research scientists, internal and external to the University of Colorado Boulder.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze data for publication in high-quality scientific journals.
• Prepare visual media for scientific and technical audiences.
• Participate in innovation and entrepreneurship training programs, conferences, and workshops.
• Interface with public and private funding agencies and industrial partners, as appropriate.

What You Should Know

All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range associated with this position is $60,000 to $90,000.

Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be innovative. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.
What We Require

• A M.S. or Ph.D. in biological engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant industrial experience in scaling microalgae cultivation from the benchtop to industrial-scale production.

What You Will Need

• Excellent technical writing skills, as evidenced by multiple high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• An ability to work independently in an exciting, high-paced environment and possess a strong passion for (and commitment to) sustainability and interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A strong interest in innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

What We Would Like You To Have

• An expertise and/or interest in coccolithophore microalgae cultivation is highly desired.
• More than 5 years of relevant industrial experience in scaling microalgae cultivation from the benchtop to industrial-scale production .

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Optional: Proof of Degree

• If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

• During the application process you will need to enter contact information for one reference who will be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation immediately after you apply.

Please apply by October 3, 2022 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

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Salary: $44,837.00 - $57,119.00

Grade: 12

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time position of Research Assistant to assist in the day-to-day operations of human laboratory research studies related to substance use being conducted by the Principal Investigator in the Division on Substance Use Disorders. Currently, one study involves examining brain activity using fMRI in cannabis users and another pilot study involves examining stress reactivity among transgender individuals. The selected candidate must be well-organized, detail-oriented, able to maintain the high level of accuracy with minimal supervision, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a team. The candidate also must be willing to work with a substance using population and transgender individuals. The selected candidate should be meticulous in carrying out research and enjoy working with human research participants. This position involves multitasking and anticipating laboratory/PI needs. Working knowledge of various software programs on both the Mac and PC (e.g., "Microsoft" Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint is important to this role. The candidate should be willing to learn experiment-running software such as MATLAB and E-Prime and have familiarity with various software programs (word, excel, PowerPoint, SPSS) is preferred. The selected candidate must be willing to work flexible hours; one study involves coming in Saturday mornings to discharge participants from the inpatient unit- usually twice a month for about 1-2 hours. This position involves multitasking and anticipating laboratory/PI needs. Must be willing to handle biological samples and perform blood drawing; training will be provided before being allowed to draw blood samples.

Must follow: 1) all employee procedures as required by RFMH, 2) laboratory protocols, procedures, and laboratory standard operating procedures. The candidate needs to be comfortable working in a human research setting with diverse research participants since the participants include substance abusers and transgender populations. Prior experience with fMRI procedures preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of the Research Assistant will include:

• Implement research protocols as described in the funded grants, and as approved by the IRB.
• Coordinate the protocols, be responsible for recruitment and screening, conducting telephone interviews, handling screening visits to ensure all assessments/questionnaires are completed, scheduling psychological interviews and physical examinations, performing electrocardiograms, drawing blood samples (training will be provided), collecting urine samples, performing urine drug screens, monitoring vital signs, and scheduling sessions.
• Much of the initial screening will be done remotely via Qualtrics and REDCap.
• Conduct the day-long laboratory sessions on site that includes training participants, carefully monitoring participants during the sessions to ensure that all procedures during sessions are completed, properly entered, and documented, preparing, and providing participants meals according to the protocol, monitoring vital signs, routinely keeping investigators informed throughout the session, and alerting investigators immediately with any issues.
• Run and assist with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) sessions.
• Oversee admission and discharge of participants to the inpatient research unit and liaise with unit staff members; 6) Make and maintain participant/patient charts.
• Liaise with a multidisciplinary group including psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, staff on the inpatient unit and the MRI facility, as well as other research assistants and administrative personnel.
• Handle petty cash, purchase requisitions, pay orders, advertising, order and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Schedule, train, and oversee a small group of students/volunteers.
• Maintain detailed databases in a timely fashion, help with data analysis, and graphics.
• Assist with IRB renewals, progress reports, manuscript preparation, literature reviews, and other research-related activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology required OR 1-2 years of research experience in a field of psychology that involved data collection with human research participants, recording data in a software system such as excel.
• At least one year of experience with statistical packages such as SPSS.
• Must be certified in phlebotomy or obtain certification before drawing any blood samples.

RFMH employees may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 depending on work location and must provide proof of vaccination. Individuals that are not vaccinated for COVID-19 are ineligible for appointment to positions that require vaccination. Fully vaccinated is defined as two (2) or more weeks since receiving either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) or the first and only dose of a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson [J&J]/Janssen).

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Dr., New York, NY, 10032

To Apply: Apply through our website at: https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please include a one-page cover letter with your application and contact information for two professional references. Please note, only applications submitted through our website will be considered. All applicants should include a cover letter with their application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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Salary $15.00 - $18.93

Grade: 6

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a part-time Research Support Assistant to work in a grant-funded behavioral pharmacology cannabis research laboratory who will be responsible for observing and recording research participants' activities in a residential cannabis laboratory.

Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work without continuous supervision are also critical components of this position. The hours for this position are as follows: Evenings (3:30pm - 11:30pm) and Overnight (11:30pm-7:30am); at least 1 overnight shift per week. May include weekends and may include occasional day shifts (7:30am-3:30pm).

Work schedule is flexible and irregular; may work a combination of daytime and evening, weekday, and weekend shifts, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

• Use computers to record participants' behaviors.
• Communicate with participants.
• Process food requests.
• Assist in operational activities.
• Assist in participant phone screening.
• Data collection, transfer, and entry.
• Assist in regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Assist in petty cash and credit card handling.
• Assist with vitals measurement (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, carbon monoxide, breathalyzer).
• Food handling and inventory maintenance.
• Will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Principal Investigators of the Cannabis Research Laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree OR 2+ years of experience with computers, behavioral science, and human subject research required.
• Flexible availability required (position includes evening and weekend shifts).

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience with computers, behavioral science, and human subject research.
• At least one year of experience with data entry, database use, and research experience.
• At least one year of experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

RFMH employees may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 depending on work location and must provide proof of vaccination. Individuals that are not vaccinated for COVID-19 are ineligible for appointment to positions that require vaccination. Fully vaccinated is defined as two (2) or more weeks since receiving either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) or the first and only dose of a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson [J&J]/Janssen).

Work Location: New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive, MC 120, 3rd Floor, Room 3602, New York, NY, 10032.

To Apply: Apply by September 18th through our website at: https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please include a one-page cover letter with your application and contact information for two professional references. Please note, only applications submitted through our website will be considered. All applicants should include a cover letter with their application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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Department

PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES (BL-PSY-IUBLA)

Department Information

Interdisciplinary approach + Innovation + Collaboration = The Gill Center

The Gill Center for Biomolecular Science at Indiana University provides the field of neuroscience with a unique platform for innovation. Powered by the extraordinary vision and commitment of Linda and Jack Gill, together with the College of Arts and Sciences (The College), the Gill Center brings together world-class scientists and state-of-the-art facilities in an atmosphere of unimpeded experimentation. The result is real and rapid progress on challenging health issues facing Indiana’s population, including pain, addiction, and dementia.

More information about the Gill Center can be found here.

The College and the Gill Center value diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in the success of its educational mission. For full diversity statement, click here.

Job Summary

Technician will be expected to carry out experiments designed by the PI and postdoctoral fellows in discussion with the technician. Research projects in the lab focus on novel drug delivery devices, the endogenous cannabinoid system, its role in health and disease, and how the constituents of cannabis (e.g., THC and cannabidiol) interact with endocannabinoids to produce their effects (both beneficial and detrimental). The technician will consult with other research personnel on appropriate lab procedures.
Department Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts quantitative analysis of microscopic images


• Assists with mouse behavioral experiments, including mouse handling, husbandry, behavioral testing, perfusion, and tissue extraction

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting of routine to moderately complex research studies.


• Organizes and implements data review and analysis.


• Oversees the proper handling of laboratory specimens including processes, shipping, storage, and documentation and transfer to designated central laboratories.


• Conducts data quality assurance practices.


• Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development.


• Maintains laboratory work areas.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related discipline

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in biological or related scientific field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 2 years laboratory experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$15 - $17 per hour

Benefits Overview

Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Laboratory Research

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.

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Requisition Number:

41992

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Date Posted:

16-Aug-2022
Job Summary

The University of Colorado’s Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) has a Full-Time Professional Research Assistant position available.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are

We are a motivated team that conducts transdisciplinary research exploring factors linked with health and risk behavior in regard to recreational and medicinal Cannabis use, anxiety, pain management, memory, and cognition. We seek a part-time research assistant to aid in the collection and processing of psychological assessments, data quality control and management, human participant recruitment, screening, and research visit coordination. This position is well suited for a recent graduate pursuing a career or planning an advanced degree in psychology, neuroscience, translational human participant research, or other biomedical research.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Assist with study participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling, leading study visits including informed consent, conducting self-report tasks with study participants, and data management and quality control.
• Must be capable of working effectively and respectfully with participants who may have diagnosed substance use or behavioral disorders and a variety of backgrounds, lifestyles, and personalities.

What You Should Know

• All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

$39,500.00 - $41,500.00.

Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree, in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, physiology, or another related field.
• Experience conducting human participant research appointments and eligibility screenings.

What You Will Need

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively with study staff, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, principal investigators, and other laboratories.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Phlebotomy experience (strongly preferred).
• REDCap project design and management.
• Experience conducting human clinical trials research and complying with IRB guidelines.
• Experience handling biohazardous materials such as human blood, stool, and saliva samples.
• Literacy in R/RStudio, SPSS, statistical analyses.
• Wet lab experience (Extraction of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood, qPCR, real time PCR, sandwich and bead-based ELISA, Flow Cytometry).

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume or CV.
• Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

This position will remain posted until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

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Research Faculty
Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health - Dean’s Office
Senior Professional Research Assistant -
Cannabis Research & Policy Project Public Education Lead
Position #
00800526
– Requisition #
27042
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at: 3012 - COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Compliance (ucdenver.edu)
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers
The University of Colorado l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Nature of Work
The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) has an opening for a full-time position at the rank of Senior Professional Research Assistant (Sr.PRA).
This position is for a Sr. PRA who will serve as a project team lead with the Cannabis Research & Policy Project at the Colorado School of Public Health. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and coordinating the education campaign related to high concentration THC cannabis products based-on the results of a scoping review and additional reviews conducted by the project team. The focus of this education campaign may include messaging related to accurate evidence on the health effects of cannabis, education about safe, legal, and responsible use of adult-use cannabis, evidence-based strategies that prevent youth cannabis use, and prevention strategies for limiting risky use of cannabis.
The Sr. PRA will collaborate with the broader project team on the strategic direction of the public awareness campaign work. One step will be to coordinate a review of the evidence of the effectiveness of educational campaigns and to survey past and current campaigns in Colorado and elsewhere. The Sr. PRA project team lead will also engage with faculty members and others who will be involved in designing the campaign. The Sr. PRA may also lead the selection and supervision of a media vendor to conduct the campaign strategy. The incumbent must have high-level project management experience, strong organizational skills, and be able to balance the input of many different stakeholders across the state including diverse communities and will work very closely with the broader project team to conduct this collaborative work. . This position will also have to coordinate with internal partners and external subject matter experts to develop, implement and coordinate paid, earned, and social media communications for the project’s efforts. The Sr. PRA works within the Colorado School of Public Health, and reports directly to the Dean of the School.
The incumbent in this position must independently perform a full range of professional tasks. The individual must also be able to work with and balance the interests of a multitude of various stakeholders and partners. The individual must have knowledge of communication and marketing strategies, best practices, and tactics in public health. The individual needs skills related to developing evidence-based communication campaigns and understanding of models of behavior change. Additional needed skills include problem solving and the ability to link interventions to relevant evidence. This person must also be able to navigate the challenges of communicating on a controversial issue.
The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Denver, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries.
The ColoradoSPH strives to promote diversity and equity and to be a model of inclusive excellence. We are committed to enhancing diversity among our faculty and strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. Currently home to 25,000 employees, more than 5,000 degree-seeking students and two nationally recognized hospitals that handle 1.7 million patient visits each year, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future, carries out a broad range of research, and cares for the state’s children, adults, and veterans. CU Anschutz features schools of medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and public health, a college of nursing and a graduate school.
CU Anschutz has many opportunities for collaboration across the health sciences, with multidisciplinary centers for prevention research, Latino research and policy, cancer, outcomes research, and American Indian/Alaska Native health, among others. CU Anschutz is located in Aurora, Colorado, a community that is racially/ethnically and socio-economically diverse.
Supervision Received
Reports Dr. Jon Samet, Dean of the Colorado School of Public Health
Supervision Exercised
No direct reports
Examples of Work Performed

• Staying abreast of current research and evidence-based practices related to the prevention of adverse health impacts of cannabis use, particularly prevention of underage use, secondhand exposure, prevention of unintentional ingestion, harm reduction strategies, and prevention of use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  
• Developing and updating the content on cannabis prevention strategies focused on a variety of populations, including information on the health impacts and levels of cannabis use by different age groups.
  
• Working with faculty members and staff to develop the content of educational campaigns; supervising the conduct of the campaigns; and participating in the evaluation of the campaigns.
  
• Translating accurate information on prevention strategies and the health impacts of cannabis based on the findings from the project team to inform the cannabis prevention and education campaign content.
  
• Participating in the design and execution of evaluations of educational campaigns. This position will be responsible for decision making around applying best practices for substance misuse prevention, and concepts related to harm reduction and prevention to program objectives and operations.
  
• This position will work with the broader team to determine the process by which changes to existing operations occur.
  
• This position will make operational decisions around the educational campaigns, determining when decisions are critical and need discussion by the full project team.
  
• This position will track the conduct of educational campaigns and determine if key timeline milestones are being met.
  
• This position will help determine the appropriateness of campaign messaging and provide guidance to the vendor to improve messaging accuracy across statewide efforts.
  
• Additionally, this position will encounter questions and concerns from statewide internal and external prevention stakeholders and must be prepared to respond quickly and articulately to resolve all concerns.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position needs to have a solid understanding of the authorizing legislation for the program, national best practices for substance misuse prevention, and concepts related to harm reduction and prevention.
  
• Using plain and clear language that can be understood by a broad array of stakeholders, partners, and community members in all communications.
  
• This position must balance the delicate political environment around prevention messaging in the environment of legal cannabis use within Colorado.
  
• Problems and challenges related to these duties include incorporating the complexity of working with a variety of stakeholders from various backgrounds and expertise and bringing people together under common goals of the prevention of cannabis use in circumstances with negative public health impacts. Strong purpose of contact, decision-making, communication and relationship building skills are required.
  
• This position will encounter differences in opinion among key stakeholders (particularly between pro- and anti-cannabis industry messages) and must be skilled in managing and facilitating constructive resolution. Messaging must balance both the medical uses and adverse health impacts of cannabis and maintain complete accuracy to the research available on cannabis’ health impacts and effective prevention strategies.
  

Salary and Benefits
The salary / salary range for this position has been established at $60,000 to $80,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, rank, internal equity, experience, education, and area of expertise. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
The University of Colorado is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence
The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence. As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity.
Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence.
Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx
The University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Click the following links to learn more about resources and community engagement opportunities at CU Anschutz through the following networks:

• LGBTQ+ Hub: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/cu-anschutz-lgbtq-hub
  
• Diversity and Health Equity Hub: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/trainings-workshops
  
• Community Engagement-North Aurora: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/community-engagement
  
• The Office of Disability, Access, & Inclusion: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/office-of-disability-access-and-inclusion.
  

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master’s degree in Public Health or Communications and have 3 years of experience working as a communications specialist or in behavioral interventions and campaigns.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the deployment of health communication messaging using social media
  
• Experience using technology mediated software for collecting data.
  
• Experience in using technology for collection of data on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
  
• Experience using social media (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) to reach diverse audiences
  

Special Instructions to Applicants
: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Refer to requisition number: 27042. Questions should be directed to Dr. Gregory Tung, PhD at [email protected].
Application Materials Required
: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Application Materials Instructions
: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process. Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Job Category
: Faculty
Primary Location
: Aurora
Department
: U0001 - DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 21353 - CSPH-DEAN COSCHOOLOFPUBLICHLTH
Schedule
: Full-time
Posting Date
: Aug 12, 2022
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
: Gregory Tung
Posting Contact Email
: [email protected]
Position Number
: 00800526

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About us

TUMI Genomics specializes in molecular pathogen detection, with a focus on plant pathogens endemic to cannabis. We provide in-lab pathogen detection services via qPCR and are also actively developing on-site pathogen detection solutions in our laboratory in Fort Collins, Colorado. We are a science-driven biotechnology start-up company committed to creating rigorous, reliable pathogen diagnostics for agriculture. Check out our website for more information about us: https://tumigenomics.com/

Key Responsibilities

Administrative duties

• Coordinate and organize lab inventories.
• Organize laboratory certifications and protocols.
• Train new lab members in common laboratory practices and safety guidelines.
• Oversee general lab organization, including ordering supplies and reagents, monitoring inventory and archives, and fine-tuning sample processing workflow.
• Help generate Lab Expectations documents.
• Supervise student workers and junior technicians.

Lab duties

• Maintain all aspects of the lab in accordance with Laboratory Compliance standards, including safety, waste, inventory, personnel training, SOPs, and records.
• Maintain common lab reagents, equipment, and consumables.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Organize and prepare supplies such as solutions and collection kits.
• Autoclave waste and sterile items.
• Unpack and record orders upon arrival.
• Assist in processing plant tissue samples and detection of plant pathogens according to standard operating procedures using qPCR and other advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Complete experiments in support of ongoing Research and Development projects in the lab.
• Keep accurate scientific records.
• Always maintain good lab practices and aseptic techniques.

What We Can Offer

Salary is dependent on education level and years of experience. Range $45,000 - $60,000 annually, plus benefits and stock options.

Benefits

TUMI Genomics offers medical and dental benefits depending on the needs of the selected candidate.

What We Require

• B.S., B.A., or equivalent degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field
• Some laboratory/molecular biology experience or a strong desire to learn

What You Will Need

• Working knowledge of basic software (Word, Excel, Google Drive)
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Extreme attention to detail

What We Would Like You To Have

• A strong interest in molecular biology
• Experience with qPCR and qRT-PCR
• Skill with other advanced molecular biology techniques
• An understanding of RNA biology
• An understanding of chemical solution preparation, including pH.
• An entrepreneurial spirit including:

• Being resourceful
• Leaning quickly
• Can-do mentality
• Versatility and adaptability
• Imagination and passion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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In support of Morehouse School of Medicine’s Vision; “Leading the creation and advancement of health equity,” the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Immunology (MBI) is seeking an Assistant Professor, Biological and Biochemical Research.
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is developing a Natural Products Research Center (NPRC), which will focus on biological and biochemical research aimed at identifying, validating, and developing therapies from natural based products (e.g., plants, viruses, other natural sources). And the NPRC is establishing a new area of research around medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. Hence, the successful candidate will be expected to work with existing and future NPRC faculty and staff, to teach and train students in biochemistry, and therapeutic development and analysis, while developing or maintaining their own independent, yet collaborative, research program. Thus, we are seeking a candidate with (i) expertise in drug development and analysis and (ii) the background in this system to build this new area at MSM. Preferred linked broad research areas that already exist at MSM are cancer, infectious diseases, neurology, or cardiometabolic disease. Finally, familiarity with, and/or experience using, current bioinformatic methods to analyze and visualize data (e.g., proteomic, metabolomic, lipidomic) is important.
The Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Immunology (MBI) has a national and international network allowing a wide array of, and ample opportunities for collaboration in multiple research areas. These areas include immunology, drug development, genomics, complementary & integrative health, natural product-based research, cancer, and infectious diseases including virology, protozoology, and bacteriology. MSM has renovated core facilities providing both basic shared-use equipment as well as specialized services such as microparticle analysis, zebra fish development, and advanced imaging facilities.
Faculty members have additional access to core facilities as part of:
(I) The Georgia Clinical Translational Science Academy (https://georgiactsa.org/)
(II) The Georgia Core Facilities Partnership, which links many intensive research institutions across Georgia allowing access across the partnership to their core facilities
(III) The RCMI Translational Research Network (https://www.rtrn.net/) which is a collaborative organization of 18 minority serving institutions across the US. These resources obviously contribute to the outstanding research environment and provide a wide range of opportunities for collaborative research within MSM, and our regional partners.
The initial faculty appointment will be for a period of twelve (12) months with the possibility of renewal.
Minimum Qualifications

• MD degree
• Georgia Medical License
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Preferred experience in medical student and/or resident teaching
• Good interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

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Job Description:
The Research Assistant will work on NIDA-funded research focused on cannabis use following trauma exposure among young adults during the days and weeks immediately following trauma exposure. Primary responsibilities will be related to the R01 investigation “Cannabis use following trauma exposure: An observational study of the impact of acute stress and fear response on cannabis outcomes.” The research involves in vivo characterization of experiential and physiological phenomena among cannabis users during the critical first weeks after discharge from medical emergency department visit following a traumatic event. Ecological methods and wearables devices (i.e., smartwatches) are utilized to understand real-time, real-world experiences. Follow-up assessments include semi-structured interviews as well as implementation of laboratory procedures involving psychophysiological and visual attention indicators. Results of this investigation will inform a number of intervention approaches including therapeutic, EMA-based adjunctive intervention, and pharmacological approaches.
Responsibilities may include preparation and maintenance of study record, completion of baseline and follow-up study procedures, completion of training (and setup) with participants on the use of the ecological devices, scheduling of follow-up assessments, driving to participant homes to pick up research devices, conducting closely supervised clinical interviews, and implementation of laboratory procedures that include the use of psychophysiological and substance use screens. This position will need to be able to learn REDCap and enter data as well as learn how to implement procedures for setup of the ecological devices. The Research Assistant may be responsible for basic statistical analyses of data and in preparation of data for presentations. Lastly, this position will work closely with other study staff and the principle investigator(s) with regards to study management, preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, reporting to NIDA/NIH, and other administrative tasks.
This research study is being conducted in collaboration with the RI Resilience Lab at Brown University with Drs. Leslie Brick and Nicole Nugent (Primary Investigators). RI Resilience Lab implements innovative and impactful research with real world implications for individuals and families coping with trauma and adversity. The lab is committed to a culture of collaboration and respect across diverse training and individual backgrounds; faculty are committed to promoting career and professional development for lab members.
This is a fixed term position with a current end date of May 31, 2024 which may be extended based upon available funding.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree (BA/BS) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Pre-Med, or related field required.
• 1-2 years of research experience conducting interviews, data collection, or data management required.
• Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

• Must possess strong organizational and research skills, attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective problem-solving skills, strong ability to multi-task and prioritize work flow, excellent organizational and record keeping skills, possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Experience with psychophysiological laboratory equipment and/or ecological momentary assessment; experience with IRB and NIH data-sharing; experience with clinical interviews is preferred.
• Willingness to develop skills with technology and capacity for resourcefulness in troubleshooting technological devices.
• Must be available for evening and weekend research sessions.
• Must provide own transportation between patient’s home and research sites.
• Must be available for evening and weekend research sessions.
• Must provide own transportation between patient’s home and research sites.

Criminal Background check and educational verification required.
Recruiting Start Date:
2022-05-05-07:00
Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Grade:
Grade 8
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact
[email protected]
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EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Job Description:
This Research Assistant (RA) will support a mixed-methods (laboratory and field-based) study of cannabis and alcohol and cannabis co-use on alcohol outcomes. Activities will include participant recruitment and screening, following project protocol for retention of participants, collecting data, data entry, and general support work of the project. The RA is expected to work with individuals participating in addictions-related research to be assessed during laboratory and field-based research protocols. The RA is expected to screen and assess individuals for eligibility and to collect laboratory data involving the administration of alcohol and cannabis, train participants in protocol for a field-based data collection and monitor that data collection daily. The RA is expected to help with organization and maintenance of project documents and files and help with assembling materials for IRB modifications and progress reports. Finally, the RA may be required to have their own form of transportation, as they will possibly travel within ~25 miles of Providence, RI to conduct brief assessments at participants’ homes or neutral off-site locations. RA will be compensated for the mileage.
Note: This is a fixed term position with an end date of 5/1/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.
Major Responsibility: Laboratory data collection with research participants. 30 %
Supporting Actions: The RA will be responsible for collection of psychological, behavioral, and cognitive data from research participants in accordance with a standardized protocol involving laboratory cannabis and alcohol administration. The RA will conduct in-person and telephone interviews with research participants and administer clinical diagnostic interviews and standardized tests. Valid data collection requires a clear understanding of project objectives and assessment instruments. The RA will be responsible for administration of cannabis and alcohol to participants following standardized procedures. The RA will administer the study testing materials including assessment battery, computer-based behavioral tests, clinical diagnostic interviews, urine drug and pregnancy tests, and other biological indicators of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use in accordance with standardized research protocol. The RA will be responsible for scheduling and meeting with research participants and administering the study assessment protocol and sobriety evaluation at the end of the study visits. The RA will administer informed consent to study participants and will ensure that informed consent forms are collected and securely stored. The RA will be prepared to handle potential adverse reactions and intoxication following appropriate training in protocol procedures and seek guidance as per the study protocol. They will ensure that data are collected in a timely and complete manner and will reviews data packets for compliance with research protocol. The RA will ensure that study protocol is executed with great attention to detail and following exact study procedures. The RA will ensure that all study assessments are conducted with a high degree of reliability, accuracy, and in adherence with the study protocol. The RA will be responsible for understanding and implementing all study procedures related to participant safety and confidentiality. Excellent communication skills are necessary for interactions with the research team and study participants. Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently are necessary to implement the study protocol correctly and efficiently.
Major Responsibility: Field-based data collection with research participants 30 %
Supporting Actions: The RA will be expected to assist the PI in programming and monitoring screening logs and surveys in Qualtrics and smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA) surveys. The RA will also track participants during the EMA portion of the study using detailed logs; and correspond with participants regarding compliance. The RA will train participants in mobile data collection procedures and conduct daily tracking of survey completion to monitor participant compliance. Finally, the RA will need to travel to a participant's home or neutral location to conduct data collection.
Major Responsibility: Participant recruitment and retention 20 %
Supporting Actions: The RA will be expected to post advertisements (virtually and physically around town), field contact attempts from interested participants, manage screening, and schedule eligible participants. In addition, once enrolled the RA will be expected to keep in regular contact with participants with the goal of retaining them in the study, including reminder calls, texts, and emails.
Major Responsibility: Administrative duties related to research 10 %
Supporting Actions: The RA will be responsible for tracking research participants, scheduling study visits, and arranging transportation for participants. The RA will disburse and record participant payments in a timely manner according to established protocol. The RA will maintain complete and up-to-date records on participant study completion and monitor participant status. Other administrative duties include generation of internal reports on project progress, tracking of study supplies, and calibration of basic research equipment such as digital breath analysis devices. Provide assistance to the PI and project coordinator in preparing IRB submissions and assist with continuing review materials for the various agencies that provide monitoring and oversight of the study (NIH, FDA, DEA).
Major Responsibility: Data Management. 10%
Supporting Actions: The RA will be involved in data collection and processing (e.g., creating and monitoring online surveys). They will be trained on cleaning statistical data including running computerized error checks on data sets, checking raw data for errors, and identifying data irregularities.
Decisions free to make:

• Time and tasks can be managed independently
  
• Scheduling study subjects for interviews and lab sessions which includes time, place, and provision of transportation from the experimental session.
  
• Appropriate strategies which fall within project protocols for locating a participant, taking into consideration the importance of maintaining the participant’s right to confidentiality.
  
• Decides whether participant responses to assessments are acceptable or not. If responses are not acceptable, must probe further without making the participant feel like his/her behavior is being judged. Decisions made are based on scientific knowledge of assessment, established objectives, policies, precedents, or procedures.
  
• Using established codebooks as guides, how to score and enter the data that have been collected.
  
• Communications with participants related to completing follow-ups and payment-related questions, following guidelines established by team and IRB approvals.
  
• Organizing and reporting participant payment data, consistent with policies of Center and University
  
• Implementing follow-up prompts and communications, consistent with study protocol
  

Decisions that depend on supervisory advice:

• Modifications/improvements to data integrity or established study protocols.
  
• Establishing procedures for protocols for new projects.
  
• Recommendations for ways in which methodologies of study could be improved.
  
• Scientific decisions about ways to present summary data for reports.
  

Dimensions

• Up to 300 participants to be recruited to obtain the final sample with complete data of N =200: Responsible for following participants from recruitment through end of study.
  
• 5 year project.
  
• 4 in-person study visits per participant, followed by 4 weeks of field-based data collection, with the overall study participation to be completed over the course of 2-3 months.
  
• Participant payments to be managed over the course of project.
  
• Weekly report of research participants’ status
  
• Daily monitoring of participant compliance to EMA surveys and study protocols
  

Job Qualifications
Education and Experience

• BA or BS in psychology or related field with 1-2 years’ experience (other degrees considered based on work experience) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is required.
  
• Experience with human subjects applications and modifications is preferred.
  
• Coursework in research design and statistics and addiction/substance use is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of research methodology and reporting; experience and familiarity with IRB procedures.
  
• Experience in programming online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software) is preferred
  
• Experience managing databases is preferred
  

Job Competencies
Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Strong verbal abilities and communication skills; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to detail; maturity, and responsibility.
  
• Access to a personal vehicle and willingness to drive within 25 mile radius is preferred (note: reimbursement for mileage is provided).
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately, take initiative and maintain organized working conditions required.
  
• Ability to function as a research team member and leader.
  
• Must be able to work late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends when necessary.
  
• Must be available to work onsite at Brown University
  
• Two-year commitment is required and long-term commitment preferred.
  
• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
General Physical Demands

• Requires ability to read
• Requires moving around campus
• Requires occasionally standing, sitting, walking; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; hearing; talking
• Requires frequently moving about inside the office to access printer, files, and other materials/equipment
• Operates a computer and other office equipment
• Some travel may be required

Lift/Carry/Push/Pull

• Typically less than 10 pounds

Use of Chemicals
N/A
Additional physical demands and working conditions:
This position requires responsibility, accountability, flexibility, creativity, willingness to adapt to and meet changing priorities, ability to work as part of a team using a problem-solving orientation. This position requires completion of EHS and job-specific training for handling of biological specimens in a laboratory setting. This position involves all aspects of a clinical trial. Flexibility in work schedule is required, including some weekends. This position involves monitoring (including background check) and oversight by the DEA and the FDA and working with Schedule I drug.
Recruiting Start Date:
2022-05-02-07:00
Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies
Grade:
Grade 8
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
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If you have any questions you may contact
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EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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The Department of Crop & Soil Science is seeking an Assistant Professor (Senior Research). This is a full-time (1.00
FTE
), 12-month, fixed-term academic faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Global Hemp Innovation Center’s (GHIC) hemp germplasm program and conduct applied breeding and genetics research in hemp (
Cannabis sativa L.). Crop and Soil Science is one of the largest departments within the College of Agricultural Sciences, comprising 50 on-campus and 24 off-campus faculty, 8 departmental staff, 20 seed service professionals, and more than 100 students. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Position Duties
70% Research

• Research topics may include but are not limited to: 1) phenotyping hemp germplasm; 2) conduct research on hemp germplasm preservation; 3) conduct research on the development of synthetic hemp populations associated with improved fiber, grain, or chemical/essential oils types; 4) conduct collaborative research on hemp with other researchers in the Department of Crop and Soil Science and or/other departments in the College of Agriculture and other OSU Colleges affiliated with GHIC; 5) collaborate with researchers from other institutions including the USDA National Plant Germplasm System; 6) design and conduct participatory research projects with growers and other stakeholders; 7) develop improved hemp germplasm; and 8) develop an efficient system for maintaining and distributing hemp germplasm.

• Develop and obtain extramural funding for the support of research activity through grants, gifts, and contracts.

10% Outreach
Conduct outreach activities targeting GHIC stakeholder groups that are most relevant to the incumbents’ research program.

• Organize, host, and present at field days.

• Present at stakeholder- and grower-focused conferences and events.

• Communicate research through conferences, workshops, webinars, project websites, social media, and bulletins.

10% Scholarship
Scholarship is creative, intellectual work that is both validated by peers and communicated. Emphasis in scholarship should be placed on outcomes that recognize activities as defined by the incumbent’s position description.

• Validation of scholarship through procurement of competitive grants.

• Work with collaborators to publish scholarly works.

• To achieve promotion, scholarship for this position must include peer-reviewed materials that are durable and findable in the web environment. Documentation must be provided that shows these scholarly outputs have had an impact.

• Maintain a solid record of peer reviewed research publications.

5% Service
The incumbent will provide service to the department, college, and university through committee service and appropriate leadership as requested by the department, college, and university.
5% Supervision
Supervise various research workers including postdoctoral scholars, faculty research assistants, temporary workers, and/or student workers as funding allows.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
PhD in crop science, agronomy, horticulture, or related discipline.
Research experience in plant breeding and genetics of hemp.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work independently and cooperatively within a team; and work and communicate with colleagues.
Experience in managing budgets.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OAR 125-155-0200) as per OAR 576-056-0000 et seq.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience in securing extramural funding.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Strong scientific writing and technical presentation skills.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Travel for field research and presentations, and requires working outdoors and in the greenhouse
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P05502UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/01/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/27/2022
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
05/10/2022
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least
three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Robert Zemetra at [email protected]
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.

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The Department of Crop & Soil Science is seeking an Assistant Professor (Senior Research). This is a full-time (1.00
FTE
), 12-month, fixed-term academic faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Global Hemp Innovation Center’s (GHIC) hemp germplasm program and conduct applied breeding and genetics research in hemp (
Cannabis sativa L.). Crop and Soil Science is one of the largest departments within the College of Agricultural Sciences, comprising 50 on-campus and 24 off-campus faculty, 8 departmental staff, 20 seed service professionals, and more than 100 students. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Position Duties
70% Research

• Research topics may include but are not limited to: 1) phenotyping hemp germplasm; 2) conduct research on hemp germplasm preservation; 3) conduct research on the development of synthetic hemp populations associated with improved fiber, grain, or chemical/essential oils types; 4) conduct collaborative research on hemp with other researchers in the Department of Crop and Soil Science and or/other departments in the College of Agriculture and other OSU Colleges affiliated with GHIC; 5) collaborate with researchers from other institutions including the USDA National Plant Germplasm System; 6) design and conduct participatory research projects with growers and other stakeholders; 7) develop improved hemp germplasm; and 8) develop an efficient system for maintaining and distributing hemp germplasm.

• Develop and obtain extramural funding for the support of research activity through grants, gifts, and contracts.

10% Outreach
Conduct outreach activities targeting GHIC stakeholder groups that are most relevant to the incumbents’ research program.

• Organize, host, and present at field days.

• Present at stakeholder- and grower-focused conferences and events.

• Communicate research through conferences, workshops, webinars, project websites, social media, and bulletins.

10% Scholarship
Scholarship is creative, intellectual work that is both validated by peers and communicated. Emphasis in scholarship should be placed on outcomes that recognize activities as defined by the incumbent’s position description.

• Validation of scholarship through procurement of competitive grants.

• Work with collaborators to publish scholarly works.

• To achieve promotion, scholarship for this position must include peer-reviewed materials that are durable and findable in the web environment. Documentation must be provided that shows these scholarly outputs have had an impact.

• Maintain a solid record of peer reviewed research publications.

5% Service
The incumbent will provide service to the department, college, and university through committee service and appropriate leadership as requested by the department, college, and university.
5% Supervision
Supervise various research workers including postdoctoral scholars, faculty research assistants, temporary workers, and/or student workers as funding allows.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
PhD in crop science, agronomy, horticulture, or related discipline.
Research experience in plant breeding and genetics of hemp.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work independently and cooperatively within a team; and work and communicate with colleagues.
Experience in managing budgets.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OAR 125-155-0200) as per OAR 576-056-0000 et seq.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience in securing extramural funding.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Strong scientific writing and technical presentation skills.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Travel for field research and presentations, and requires working outdoors and in the greenhouse
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P05502UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/01/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/27/2022
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
05/10/2022
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least
three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Robert Zemetra at [email protected]
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.

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Position Summary: The selected candidate will report to Director of R&D. The role of the Research Assistant I will be to help in a variety of tasks including product development, quality assurance, agronomy and breeding activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Working with interdisciplinary teams as appropriate to understand on-going processes and product specifications
• Preparing and/or updating standard operating procedures
• Collect and label material samples for internal and external testing
• Using lab equipment to test raw material or intermediate products, including, but not limited to, scales, microscopes, environmental sensors, and mid-infrared testing equipment
• Review product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards
• Work closely with other lab personnel in a support role
• Approve acceptable products and reject defective products
• Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analyses
• Work with plants throughout their growth lifecycle
• Provide updates at weekly meetings

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or higher in a science-based field
• Conscientious and responsible
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to understand quality control procedures
• Excellent math skills and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods
• Microsoft or Google suite software platforms
• Knowledge of Cannabis cultivation and manufacturing procedures is a plus
• Applicants with molecular biology, chemistry, and/or microbiology training will be given strong consideration

Physical Demand

The overall physical exertion of this position may include moderate work on a limited basis. Moderate work involves lifting objects weighing 15-35 pounds and may require standing up to two or more hours at a time. If an applicant is deemed fit to do moderate work, then we automatically assume they can do light work or sedentary work.

Working Environment

• Office, laboratory, manufacturing and grow-room environments.
• Exposure to high-density plantings that may have significant aroma
• May be required to travel for business reasons, e.g. training and meetings.
• Must be able to work in controlled or clean room environments requiring special gowning. May be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• Possible exposure to cold storage conditions.
• May be around moving equipment and machinery.
• May be working in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
• May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers
• Pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Quality Control: 1 year (Preferred)
• cannabis: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Description:
Position Title: Research Assistant I
Position posting date: 03/30/2022
Position start date: June 2022 but can start earlier
Salary/Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
Status: Part time (20 hrs per/wk), benefits eligible
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, variable hours between 9:00am to 5:30pm
Service/Division: Research/Psychiatry
Work Location: VA
Job Code: AB 1247
The research focuses on brain imaging of cigarette smokers, cannabis users, and people living with HIV. Specifically, positron emission tomography (PET) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to evaluate brain function and structure in people with these conditions. The research assistant will work on most aspects of these research studies.
Assist in recruiting and screening research participants. Helping supervise participant flow through the study, which includes administering rating scales, collecting biological samples, helping oversee brain imaging sessions, assuring timely participant payment, and other tasks. Assisting with administrative tasks, such as obtaining regulatory approvals for the research. Other research-related tasks.
. Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field from an accredited college or university AND no experience required.
Must have basic computer skills (e.g., ability to use Microsoft Office programs). Additional knowledge of neuroscience and/or computer programs (e.g., statistical programs) is a plus, but not necessary.

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Department Overview:

At OHSU's Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, we perform research and innovation for a health workforce to improve workers' lives through biomedical and occupational research.

The successful candidate will work on various projects under Steven A. Shea, Ph.D., Director of the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences with immediate supervision by senior research staff. This research aims to understand the effects of disturbed sleep and circadian rhythms on physiology and pathophysiology in humans. In particular, we investigate the adverse health effects of shift work, the mechanisms underlying the morning peak in adverse cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke), and how sleep and circadian rhythms may contribute to racial disparities in health. Dr. Bowles also examines the impact of the growing consumption of cannabis including those with increased concentrations of THC among other increasingly available cannabinoids on sleep and circadian rhythms. These studies will lead to interventions designed to improve night shift-workers' and vulnerable populations' health, safety, and well-being.

Function/Duties of Position:
Responsibilities include running research projects in human volunteers, including 1) the development of recruitment materials (e.g., online and print advertisements and surveys); 2) medically screen volunteer research participants over the phone and in-person; perform data collection using a variety of noninvasive physiological monitoring devices (e.g., EKG, blood pressure, breathing, sleep, core body temperature); 3) set up, test and maintain equipment; and carry out administrative tasks as needed (e.g., preparing and submitting Institutional Review Board documents). The successful candidate will also be responsible for data analysis, assist with literature searches, prepare posters/presentations, and help with grant writing.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Exercises discretion at all times when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature to maintain participant confidentiality
  
• Exercises integrity at all times in regard to interactions with others and in performing research.
• Technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, prioritize effectively and achieve deadlines.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze and maintain, in a range of formats, information from various sources, including research publications, web sources, and internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work regular overnight and weekend hours while monitoring research participants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience in clinical research primarily related to human subjects research.
• Specialized experience in exercise science, circadian rhythm, or sleep research.
• Specialized experience with computer programing and/or digital media.
• Experience working effectively with racially and ethnically diverse populations.
  

Additional Details:

• Candidates having experience working effectively with racially and ethnically diverse populations are highly encouraged to apply.
  
• Please upload a pdf document containing a letter of introduction, resume/cv, a writing sample, and names and contact information of three references.

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Job detailsSalary$16.54 an hourJob TypePart-timeFull Job Description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Assistant (Laboratory Monitor) working in a grant-funded behavioral pharmacology cannabis research laboratory will be responsible for observing and recording research participants' activities in a residential cannabis laboratory.

Research Laboratory Monitor will use computers to record participants' behaviors, communicate with participants, and process food requests. Incumbent will assist in operational activities, participant phone screening, data collection, transfer and entry, regulatory compliance (e.g. HIPAA), petty cash and credit card handling, vitals measurement (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, carbon monoxide, breathalyzer), and food handling and inventory maintenance. Research Monitors will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Principal Investigators of the Cannabis Research Laboratory.

The hours for this position are as follows:

Daytime (8:00am - 4:00pm) and Evenings (1:30pm - 9:30pm or 4:00pm - 9:30pm), including frequent weekends.

Work schedule is flexible and irregular; may work a combination of daytime and evening, weekday and weekend shifts, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some college required, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexible availability required. Those with data entry, database use, and research experience will be given preference.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with computers, behavioral science, and human subject research is useful. Attention to detail and ability to work independently is imperative.

Organizational skills, attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work without continuous supervision are critical components of this position. Familiarity/proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint are essential.

Please include a brief cover letter with your application, and contact information for one or two professional references.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter on our website at: https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The Department of School of Nursing and Health Studies has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Assistant to work in Coral Gables campus. The Research Assistant will assist the Principle Investigator and the research activities on the Cannabis Health and Fitness Laboratory Research Team. The incumbent will support recruitment and retention research activities and research assessment activities for the cohort study “Effects of Cannabinoids on Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Risk” among 18-34 year olds.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment and retention of 18-34 year old cannabis consumers
  
• Screening and schedule participants
  
• Communicate with local cannabis dispensaries
  
• Assist in preparation of study updates.
  
• Assist in implementation of quality assurance procedures
  
• Assist in screening, consenting, and assessment of study participants.
  
• Consent and complete assessments
  
• Ensure biospecimens are delivered to the proper locations after assessment.
  
• Communication with clinical partners
  
• Assist with recruitment and retention of 18-34 year old cannabis consumers
  
• Assist in preparation of study updates.
  
• Assist in implementation of quality assurance procedures
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
  
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
  

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

r3

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To apply you must submit both a resume AND cover letter. Failure to include both documents will be considered a deficiency in your attention to detail & you will not be considered for any positions.

We are an analytical laboratory located about 25 miles south of Olympia Wa. We analyze food, agricultural, & environmental samples. We are also certified by the state of Washington to analyze cannabis samples.

We offer paid vacation, matching 401k, medical reimbursement, holiday pay, merit based bonus program / profit sharing

Candidate will be responsible for assisting the Chief Scientific Officer and Laboratory director with chemical analyses, method development, method validation, method research, etc

Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of analytical instrumentation(GC, HPLC, UV/VIS), organic chemistry, and wet bench chemistry.

Requirements:

• BS/BA, MS, or PhD in chemistry

• very high level of organization and attention to detail

• positive, upbeat attitude

• must be able to work independently

• excellent verbal and written communication skills

• ability to multi-task and stay on top of many projects at the same time

• show demonstrated ability to successfully follow SOPs

• a penchant for perfection and an eagerness to learn, contribute, and excel

• must be legally able to work in the US. Local candidates preferred.

To apply submit a resume, and cover letter. Applicants that do not provide a cover letter will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

* Keep pace and stay organized with multiple projects and deadlines.* Write, review, and/or implement testing methods* Maintain equipment* Develop hi-throughput methods for* Work both as part of a team and independently* Implement validated methods from the U.S.P., AOAC, peer reviewed literature, etc.

Preferred Skills:

* Extensive experience with GC, lcms,icpms, HPLC method development* Experience with brewing, food, environmental, and cannibinoid chemistry* Environmental and water testing experience* Computer skills (SQL, Python, Access, Excel, Etc)* Ability to interact and work with clients* Experience in a high throughput environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• foodsafetydefense.com

Company's Facebook page:

• facebook.com/praxislaboratory

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

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Isenberg Projects is a creative consulting agency based in Boston that specializes in placemaking and community engagement. We believe that the best communities are hyper collaborative and inclusive, and that magic happens when community members are an integral part of the changes happening around them.

Through our relationships with cities, districts, developers, artists, small businesses, musicians and nonprofits and cultural institutions, we are committed to amplifying voices and varying perspectives to foster shared value and active places.

We recognize the value of diversity in our projects, community and our workforce and are committed to equal opportunity. We are making a commitment to shifting our current racial demographic to emphasize and prioritize hiring BIPOC candidates for all available positions. This will be practiced until the team is at least 30% BIPOC, and will continue indefinitely thereafter.

Research Intern

The Research Intern is obsessed with data. Learning new things is like fuel, no matter the subject. Be it looking into demographic data for cities and neighborhoods, investigating cannabis legislation, or getting quotes from vendors, the Research Intern is fascinated by data and knowledge. They love sharing what they’ve learned, and understand how to present and synthesize findings in digestible ways. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, passionate about urban planning, and excited by challenging preconceived notions.

This job entails

• Researching neighborhoods, developments, cities, and legislation

• Synthesizing data into accurate findings

• Assisting the design and layout of presentation decks

• Providing office and clerical support to the CEO and the team

• Scheduling meetings

• Writing briefs and building out schedules

• Organizational support

• Project support as needed

• Taking notes during client calls or meetings

• Pulling quotes from multiple vendors for projects

Qualifications

• A grad student or a college Junior or Senior

• Must have strong communication skills, and highly organized

• Must demonstrate production competencies: accountability for results, team effectiveness, developing others, attention to detail, flexibility and professional confidence

• You’ve mastered Google Drive, Microsoft Suite, and social media platforms

• Can work a flexible schedule

• Solutions oriented mindset

About you

• You are determined - Not only can you build something special without a roadmap, you thrive in discovering the unknown and overcoming obstacles

• You balance a big picture mindset with rapt attention to detail

• Organization is your bff

• You are passionate about making our cities more engaging

• You can make friends with anyone

• Curiosity is your fuel

• You love to discover new places and figure out what makes them unique

• Interested in arts and culture and design

This is a temporary position for one semester (paid or for credit), with the potential of an extension into another semester to be determined on company needs, and candidate compatibility.

Candidates will only be considered if they include a cover letter in their application.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development Assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Hours per week:

• 20-29

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• Isenbergprojects.com

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

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Three (3) research assistants will assist investigators from PCOM's School of Professional and Applied Psychology (clinical department) with a three-year study of outcomes in individuals beginning medical cannabis therapy. Funding of these positions are contingent upon the continued funding of the grant/contract.

The positions will require full-time, remote work at one of three medical cannabis dispensary study sites in Enola, PA (1 position), Chambersburg, PA (1 position) and East York, PA (1 position). Travel to internal study meetings at PCOM will be required at times.

This position is based at PCOM (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit and get consent from study participants.
• Work with dispensary staff to identify potential participants.
• Obtain study-related data from participant dispensary records.
• Schedule study visits.
• Collect study-related interviews, surveys, weights/heights and assessments.
• Enter data.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare materials for submission to external funding sources.
• Prepare materials for IRB review.
• Maintain study databases and participant tracking systems.
• Request or acquire equipment, surveys or supplies necessary for the project.
• Attend project meetings.
• Attend site visits and other meetings as necessary.
• Prepare reports for study investigators and funders.
• Participate in study-related peer-reviewed publications.
• Monitor the project budget.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

Position Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a criminal background check.
  

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health or a related field.
• Additional site-specific requirements may apply.
• Note: An approved CAS Exception is required for anyone who is charged to a federal grant or contract under this job code.
  

Experience

• One year of undergraduate or professional research experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Research protocols

Working Conditions

• Mild physical work: Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and drive/commute to study sites.
  

Application Instructions

All inquiries MUST include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A minimum two-year commitment is preferred. Please indicate in your cover letter which site(s) you are applying for (Enola, Chambersburg or East York).
  

PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

About Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

For more than a century, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has provided high quality, hands-on training in osteopathic medicine. As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it-adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve.

At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals. All campuses feature modern facilities and state-of-the-art technologies, all part of an innovative learning environment designed for collaboration and interaction.

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The Research Assistant Intern (RA) provides research support tasks across a broad range of domestic policy and social program issues including: (1) Children and Families issues, especially as related to low-income populations; (2) Cannabis legalization, (3) Crime policy; (4) Education and Labor, including training and workforce development; (5) Behavioral Health Services, including health workforce and public health;

• Excellent qualitative and quantitative data research skills. Must be able to perform impact analysis and provide recommendations for programming and policy development.

• Good command of English grammar - ability to communicate with people with diverse educational and professional backgrounds
• Write reports and technical memoranda that are clear, concise, and of varying length

• Proficient in Microsoft office suites
• Passionate about social justice
• Able to adhere to deadlines and work in a virtual environment

Education:

Master level or above in a social science or statistics

The internship will pay $1000 stipend per semester with the possibilities of an increase based upon performance and contract awards.

Job Type: Internship

Salary: $2,000.00 /year

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Internship Compensation:

• College Credit

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Company's website:

• www.butler-davis.com

Work Remotely:

• Yes

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The Research Assistant supports COVID-19 pandemic-related research activities under the direction of the principal investigator of the COVID-19 Cannabis Health Study. The Research Assistant will play a central role in the organization and management of research-related data, documentation, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine data review to ensure data quality. Ensures data completeness, correctness, and consistency.
  
• Prepare data for statistical analysis.
  
• Create and maintain up-to-date data and database documentations (e.g. data dictionaries)
  
• Assist in preparation of research proposals.
  
• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
  
• Develop and maintain reporting needs and/or other requirements as established by the IRB, and HSRO.
  
• Assists the PI to ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
  

This position requires 20 hours per week

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

r3

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The temporary Research Assistant supports COVID-19 pandemic-related research activities under the direction of the principal investigator of the COVID-19 Cannabis Health Study. The temporary Research Assistant will play a central role in recruitment and retention of study participants.

Responsibilities:

• Electronically recruit 15-24 year olds in Florida, New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana.
  
• Electronically retain recruited participants to complete second assessment
  
• Conduct literature reviews relevant to recruitment practices
  
• Maintain accurate records of questionnaires using REdCap
  
• Manage and respond to project related communications
  
• Assist with data dissemination via manuscripts, presentations, and posters.
  
• Assists the PI to ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
  

This position requires 20 hours per week minimum

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

r3

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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized Senior Professional Research Assistant/Lab Manager to join the CUChange research team. Our lab’s goal is to better understand the full range of psychological, neurocognitive, physiological, and genomic factors that influence health and risk behavior in order to develop interventions to increase healthy behaviors, decrease risk behaviors, and ultimately decrease morbidity and mortality, and increase the quality of life. Current projects include studies of exercise, mindfulness-based approaches to alcohol treatment, and projects that focus on the possible risks and potential benefits of cannabis use (see https://www.colorado.edu/center/cuchange/)
We need an individual who is experienced in research with human participants and who has outstanding communication skills to serve an overarching organizational role across multiple PIs and numerous projects. Experience in a managerial capacity and ability to multi-task and problem solve across multiple teams of researchers and projects are highly valued. Our group is very dynamic, interdisciplinary, close-knit, and fun to work with. The position also includes full benefits, a bus pass, reduced tuition opportunities, and the opportunity to work across a range of cutting-edge research projects.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The mission of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder is to strive for excellence in our research, in our training of graduate students, and in our teaching of undergraduates. Underlying these goals is a deep commitment to research and teaching that will meaningfully address the betterment of the human condition and prepare our students to be competitive in the modern academic and professional environment.
Our research mission is to be a highly productive and nationally recognized faculty who engage in cutting edge and collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, while maintaining a firm footing in psychology and neuroscience. Finally, as faculty members we believe it is important to engage in teaching and service that utilize our strengths and mesh with and enhance our research programs.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The Senior Professional Research Assistant/Lab Manager will have a variety of responsibilities including administrative, human resource, data management, undergraduate mentorship, and scholarly aspects of a portfolio of multiple federally funded transdisciplinary research studies. Tasks on a day-to-day basis include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Application review, phone screening, in-person interviews, and coordination with departments and human resources for all team member hiring.
• Onboarding, training, performance review and ongoing human resources including mentorship, planning team-building events, and conflict mediation.
• Supervision of our center’s undergraduate program, including student orientation, independent studies, independent research projects and applications to outside funding, outreach to underrepresented students and diverse departments (ex. computer science, engineering, integrated physiology).
• Maintenance of center’s media presence including multiple websites, Twitter, team and PI photography, and managing press requests
• Lead center’s data management team in secure, standard methodologies of automated data transfer and storage, development and implementation of novel technological tools, recruitment and supervision for team members, and training and support for all team members in REDCap.
• Liaison to administrative staff in two departments and collaborators from other departments and institutions, Institutional Review Board, Research Computing, and other entities.
• Monitor budget projections for externally funded studies, maintaining spending tracking sheets, reporting monthly spending trends to PIs, devising short- and long-term spending goals/strategies.
• Contribute to grant applications at all stages of development and facilitate submission to CU’s Office of Contracts and Grants for submission to NIH.

What We Can Offer

Salary Range: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 Commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• A Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related field.
• At least two years of previous research experience and some managerial experience is preferred. Skill across all MS Word platforms.
• REDCap project design and management experience, some programming ability (e.g., Python, data management pipeline, and infrastructure design) would be highly desirable.

What You Will Need

• Ability to problem solve personnel issues, remain level-headed in times of stress, and assure the completion of all research procedures without micromanaging personnel.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Reliable, positive, flexible, and mature.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with a variety of people – professional research assistants, lab members, undergraduates, graduate students, and the Principal Investigators (Drs. Cinnamon Bidwell, Kent Hutchison, and Angela Bryan).

What We Would Like You To Have

• A Master’s Degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related field
• Experience with HR-related policies and procedures, including time approvals, team member promotions, and exit procedures.
• Solid experience in research and familiarity with NIH-grant funded research.
• Managerial experience.
• Experience with monthly financial reporting procedures.
• Experience overseeing center’s mentorship and continuing education programming and trainees including lab meeting programming, educational workshop scheduling, and invitation of outside researchers.
• Experience in institutional space and resources, including biomarker lab certification, tracking and maintenance of equipment, office and research spaces, online accounts, and software licenses.
• Maintenance of clinicaltrials.gov protocol entries.
• Experience coordinating travel and travel reimbursement.

Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

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The candidate will assist in the day-to-day operations of studies in the Substance Use Research Center at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. The start date for this position is planned for summer 2020, though is dependent on the resolution of the COVID-19 situation. We are looking for candidates who can ideally commit two years to our team.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day lab procedures and ensuring the smooth operation of the Cannabis Research Laboratory. Responsibilities include telephone screening for inpatient and outpatient laboratory research studies, carrying out study procedures, collecting data, and submitting and maintaining IRB protocols. The candidate will also be responsible for scheduling physical and psychological interviews, scheduling hourly staff, managing and training volunteers, and conducting laboratory physiological measures (blood pressure, electrocardiograms, blood draws, urine sample collection and drug testing).

Duties also include maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of research sessions, data entry and organization, managing petty cash payments, and ordering laboratory supplies.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a social or biological science. Organizational skills, attention to detail, good judgment and the ability to work without continuous supervision are critical components of this position. Need to be willing to work flexible shifts, including evenings/weekends. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are essential. Must agree to be certified in phlebotomy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in behavioral science laboratory and/or human participants research preferred. Those with experience with IRB submissions and database management will be given preference.

Please include a cover letter with your application, including three professional references.

To apply: Submit an application with cover letter and resume through our website https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Only applications submitted through the RFMH website will be accepted.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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Job Summary

The University of Colorado’s Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) has an available Professional Research Assistant and Phlebotomist position.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The University of Colorado’s Center for Health and Addiction: Neuroscience, Genes and Environment (CUChange) has an available half-time Professional Research Assistant and position. We are a motivated team that conducts transdisciplinary research exploring factors linked with health and risk behavior in regard to exercise, Cannabis use, and alcohol consumption.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Assist with study participant recruitment and screening, leading study visits including informed consent, performing blood draw, urine, and breathalyzer tests, conducting cognitive, self-report, and motor battery tasks with study participants, and driving a mobile laboratory (Dodge Sprinter) to study appointments. Capable of working effectively and respectfully with regular Cannabis users ranging from 21 to 70 years old, with a variety of backgrounds, lifestyles, and personalities.
Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree, in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, or other related field.
• Phlebotomy certification or equivalent.
• Experience handling biohazardous materials such as human blood, stool, and saliva samples.
• Experience conducting human subjects research appointments and eligibility screenings.
• Valid driver’s license.

What You Will Need

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with study staff, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, principle investigators, and other laboratories.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience driving light commercial vehicles.
• REDCap project design and management.
• Literacy in R/RStudio, SPSS, Qualtrics.
• Wet lab experience (Extraction of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood, qPCR, real time PCR, sandwich and bead-based ELISA, Flow Cytometry).

Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Review of applications will begin on immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

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Position Focus:

Investigate the biological basis of cannabis dependence, schizophrenia, psychotic disorders and effectiveness of medications.

Essential Duties

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to be professional, organized, have good critical thinking skills, good oral written and verbal skills to be able to collect clinical and neurobiological data through various research methods and procedures.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to prioritize and to work efficiently and effectively. Excellent trouble shooting and multi-tasking ability. Ability to use good judgment.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to receive constructive feedback, ability to work well with others and be part of a large work team. Flexibility to work at different work sites. Ability to be comfortable speaking to subjects, clinicians and staff in an effective and personable manner.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to maintain research equipment and space such as EEG, ECG, neuroscience booths, source documents, cognitive computers and tools.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to comprehend research protocols and procedures and apply research support as indicated. Ability to collect and enter scientific data and assist research team with excellent computer skills, including intermediate skills with Word, Excel, Power Point and SPSS.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and/or Neuroscience. Prior coordinating experience. Preferred experience working in a research environment and collecting clinical data.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements

Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a required health screening and/or TB test.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at [email protected], or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: [email protected].

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will be a critical part of the Conception Nurseries team. You are responsible for participating in the design, administration and monitoring of the clinical studies. Consults with R&D team based on the progress of research projects and coordinates analytical reports to support the findings. This position will report to the Director of R&D.

Keys to Success in this role include:

• Ability to produce and analyze data and synthesize into detailed reports that allows for improved decision making.
• Ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives.

Detailed responsibilities to include…

• Work with the R&D team to identify areas of growth and additional revenue opportunities while exploiting the existing opportunities related to cannabis tissue culture. Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments and identifies potential new product opportunities.
• Optimize revenue through analysis of improved methodologies for direct regeneration, and micropropagation.
• Maintain product vision and execution. Formulate strategies and plans for research.
• Utilize analysis tools and tracking systems that enables the product to hit revenue targets.
• Executes research for new products, products enhancements, and product redesign. Evaluates the potential of products in design.
• Troubleshoot when necessary to optimize culture growth and address problems immediately.
• Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Organize data and develop detailed reports regarding the outcome of experiments in a timely manner
• Live Conception Nurseries' core values

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years' experience in agriculture and laboratory.
• 1 year experience with propagation.
• Thrives in fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Personality profile to fit into high-growth, entrepreneurial culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels.
• Data and metrics driven with experience analyzing research and trends, anticipating and identifying opportunities, and developing insight at a strategic level.
• Knowledge of competency in plant tissue culture and biotechnologies

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a plant science related field.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• You are data and metrics driven with experience analyzing research and product trends, anticipating and identifying opportunities and developing insight at a strategic level.
• Excellent organizational, multi-taking and problem-solving skills.
• You are a true team player; your colleagues love working with you.
• You are way above average and only want to work at a place that is constantly raising the bar.
• You have a willingness to continually learn and grow.

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT - MIRECC

Summary:

This position works with the Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (NW MIRECC) conducting world class biomedical research.

The NW MIRECC develops novel and improved treatments for major behavioral disorders afflicting veterans, directing major resources to support research, education, and treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders highly prevalent among combat-exposed returnees including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and blast concussive mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). This position will interact with a multidisciplinary group of clinical and basic investigators, as well as other clinicians, social workers, fellows, volunteer research participants, community partners, scientific collaborators, and Department of Defense components, locally and nationally.

This position support translational neuroscience research; treatment of PTSD and trauma; treatment of common comorbidities such as repetitive blast mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), alcohol use disorder (AUD), cannabis use disorders, chronic pain, and cognitive impairment; and design and implementation of clinical trials.

Responsibilities:
Under minimal supervision and guidance, the research study assistant will:

• Schedule participant appointments and coordinate study activities with MIRECC staff
• Assist with recruiting research volunteers
• Create, modify, and maintain study data collection documents and files
• Record, organize, verify, transcribe, and upload research study data
• Prepare and organize regulatory materials for investigators and staff
• Inventory and resupply study specific materials and kits
• Participate in research study visits and procedures
• Accompany study participants to various research procedures
• Conduct vital signs, ECGs, psychometric testing, and phlebotomy
• Use physiologic monitoring equipment, such as pupillometry and actigraphy
• Process/test urine, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
• Ship and track human biological samples
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and study records at all times
• Serve as protocol resource for participants and staff
• Perform other related duties as needed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Authorized to work in the US

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with psychophysiology equipment and/or data
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
  Solid problem-solving skills
• Impeccable organizational and time management abilities
• Able to adapt to changing research and staff priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience in clinical research
• Familiarity and experience with a veteran population
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate participants
• Willingness to work at secondary site(s)

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Summary: This position works with the Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (NW MIRECC) conducting world class biomedical research.

The NW MIRECC develops novel and improved treatments for major behavioral disorders afflicting veterans, directing major resources to support research, education, and treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders highly prevalent among combat-exposed returnees including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and blast concussive mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). This position will interact with a multidisciplinary group of clinical and basic investigators, as well as other clinicians, social workers, fellows, volunteer research participants, community partners, scientific collaborators, and Department of Defense components, locally and nationally.

This position support translational neuroscience research; treatment of PTSD and trauma; treatment of common comorbidities such as repetitive blast mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), alcohol use disorder (AUD), cannabis use disorders, chronic pain, and cognitive impairment; and design and implementation of clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision and guidance, the research study assistant will:

• Schedule participant appointments and coordinate study activities with MIRECC staff
• Assist with recruiting research volunteers
• Create, modify, and maintain study data collection documents and files
• Record, organize, verify, transcribe, and upload research study data
• Prepare and organize regulatory materials for investigators and staff
• Inventory and resupply study specific materials and kits
• Participate in research study visits and procedures
• Accompany study participants to various research procedures
• Conduct vital signs, ECGs, psychometric testing, and phlebotomy
• Use physiologic monitoring equipment, such as pupillometry and actigraphy
• Process/test urine, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
• Ship and track human biological samples
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and study records at all times
• Serve as protocol resource for participants and staff
• Perform other related duties as needed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Authorized to work in the US

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with psychophysiology equipment and/or data
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Impeccable organizational and time management abilities
• Able to adapt to changing research and staff priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience in clinical research
• Familiarity and experience with a veteran population
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate participants
• Willingness to work at secondary site(s)

No phone calls, please.

Please send resume/CV resume and cover letter with reference to Research Study Assistant – MIRECC. Competitive candidates will be asked to complete an employment application.

Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

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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 of the neuromedical core manager, incumbent provides general laboratory and research support to staff at the HIV Neurobehavioral Research Program (HNRP) and Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR). Assist in collection research specimen via phlebotomy and logs laboratory fluid samples, assists in review of participant charts to identify relevant data, compiles data manually and/or electronically, assists in review of case report forms and performs case report form queries. Sample collection tasks will include drawing the participants’ blood, processing samples through centrifugation and pipetting, labeling each specimen correctly, as well as safely transporting and storing blood samples.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Theoretical knowledge in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry or a related field.

• Must possess a current California Phlebotomy certificate.

• Previous experience in a clinical/patient based research environment.
  

• Demonstrated knowledge of general laboratory techniques such as pipetting, measuring and operation of laboratory equipment.

• Proven ability to recognize specific laboratory results and identify abnormal values such as high triglyceride level (>500mg/dL) or high potassium level (7.0mmL/L).
  

• Knowledge of medical terminology, especially clinical terminology related to HIV.
  

• Computer (PC and Mac) knowledge to effectively use spreadsheets, databases, word processing programs, and electronic mail, and navigate the internet. Experience using MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word and databases (i.e., Filemaker Pro, JMP/SAS).

• Experience and demonstrated skill in processing serum, plasma, and lymphocytes from whole blood derived from research subjects.

• Proven ability to accurately enter data into a laboratory data management computer program.
  

• Demonstrated ability to retrieve specimens from bio-repository for assays or shipments upon request. This includes conducting a large-scale database search for available specimens.

• Demonstrated knowledge of separation techniques to isolate CSF cells and lymphocytes from research subject derived specimens.

• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique and of universal precautions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of UCSD Laboratory Procedures and requirements for biological specimen handling.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

• Must be able to work an occasional Saturday.

• Must be willing to work at a large research center focused on HIV and cannabis.

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