Job Description

The Research Associate I assist principal investigators, clinicians, fellows, students, and other research staff in the planning of research studies, conducting projects, and disseminating findings. Under the supervision of the Research Scientist or Research Psychologist, duties include refinement of research protocols, supporting documents, submission and management of study regulatory, IRB submission, data collection, contribution to written study materials, participant consent documentation, evaluation of patients or subject eligibility for research, completion of diagnostic interviews and assessments, participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, creation and monitoring of measurable goals, collaboration with other staff in the coordination of care, and the analysis of collected data.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Research Associate provides support to research teams and principal investigators (PIs) by organizing and maintaining efforts related to designing, conducting, and analyzing data for research studies.
• Assists PI or other investigators or research leadership to design, develop, and obtain regulatory and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval to implement and disseminate research activities.
• Participates in participant recruitment and data and/or biospecimen collection activities where applicable.
• Interviews and evaluates study participants to determine project eligibility and communicate or share participant-specific information about study to eligible participants.
• Assists in coordination of data for data collection, analysis, and contribution to written study materials.
• Schedules study participants for research project activity, tests, procedures, or events according to protocol design.
• Schedules and oversees or ensures compliance to site qualification, initiation, and monitoring visits throughout a study, as needed.
• Reviews subject medical records and data sources for screening of potential study participants and determination of eligibility.
• Complies with expectations of good clinical practice (GCP) and IRB policies and procedures, demonstrating integrity and ethics in accordance with research professional standards and principles.
• Contributes to the development, drafting and improvement of research policies and standard operating procedures, and ensures personal compliance to those policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidential study materials and records in compliance with data and document retention policies of sponsors, Rogers, and the Rogers Research Center.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, ordering of equipment and supplies, monitors equipment failure, ensures timely response, and handles quality control to ensure proper functioning of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains participant enrollment records, and essential study documentation related to protocol, protocol amendments, IRB submissions and continuing reviews, adverse event reporting and change management.
• Participate in Rogers Operating System (ROS) where applicable.
• Maintain familiarity with the ROS process and apply the model and tools to activities and projects.
• Participate in ROS teams as requested.
• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to project completion and
• problem resolution.
• Ability to work and communicate with multiple stakeholders at all levels in academic and health care settings in
• a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on resolution.

Education/Training Requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in scientific field, psychology, nursing or allied health, or related fields.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the conduct of research, including clinical, basic science or health outcomes research during or following the completion of degree program.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate research protocol requirements to others.
• Basic understanding of federal regulations applying to the conduct of human subjects research or demonstrated willingness and ability to learn.
• Basic understanding of mental health treatment services or demonstrated willingness and ability to learn.
• Written communication skills and includes drafting, editing, and organizing technical documents.
• Completion of applicable research training certification through CITI or comparable program. May be completed within first 30 days of employment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Childcare reimbursement offered for positions of 20 hours or more per week.
• Gainshare bonus based on company goals.
• 401k with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1.
• Loan relief, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.

ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S.

The System also includes , which supports patient care, programs, and research; and , an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit .

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