Staff Research Associate III (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Position Definition:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the study coordinator will support the coordination of a NIH/NIAAA-funded research project that aims to understand the effects of a TENS device on alcohol use disorder.

The study coordinator position is time limited; part-time (15 hrs per week) from mid-October 2024 through the end of March 2025.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct participant recruitment and prescreening, including placing advertisements, reviewing medical records, and phone screening prospective participants.
• Conduct consent, screening, and enrollment into study.
• Schedule and coordinate visits at the SFVAMC or by phone, in accordance with the study protocol
  • review medical history,
  • evaluate substance use,
  • administer breathalyzer,
  • administer brief structure interview about alcohol use,
  • administer questionnaires,
  • train participants on how to use the TENS device and smartphone app
• Assist in collecting data from participant, and through the study app.
• Assist with the management of study devices.
• Maintain databases, participant binders, regulatory binder, regulatory approvals, and study visit tracking logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in an associated field, preferred: Master's Degree in an associated field
• Prior experience: 1-2 Years of experience
• Good organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Comfort recruiting, interviewing, and talking with participants on the phone.
• Preferred: Prior experience working in a hospital or clinic settings.
• Preferred: Prior experience working at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
• Preferred: Prior experience working on clinical trials related to addiction and/or psychiatry.

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment for this position will include an indoor office and a medical research environment. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, temperature variations, etc. The incumbent may sustain posture in standing or seated position and may utilize a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

The base salary range for this position is $32.00 - $44.74 per hour. The base salary actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate's geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.

NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration. Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)