Research Assistant-Pediatrics Clinical Neurosciences

Memphis, United States

Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician 2 assists in the advancement of the clinical and research application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique. Towards this, the work in the lab is centered on human studies in healthy patients and patients with neurological disorders. This position assists in developing a multi-center data repository that involves the extraction of data collected across behavioral, imaging, clinical, demographic, interventions and treatment outcomes.

Assists in all phases of study design and creation of the multi-center data repository related to language mapping procedures in patients with epilepsy or brain tumors.

Extracts data collected across behavioral, imaging, clinical, demographic, interventions and treatment outcomes.

Maintains regulatory documentation from all participating institutions.

Extracts and analyzes the data from the multi-center database

Maintains accurate dated records of experiments and protocols.

Assists the PI with publication of data, grant and manuscript writing, and preparation of proposals as requested or required.

Performs research procedures to include subject screening, consenting, setup and completing TMS, MRI, speech and voice and other studies, monitoring for adverse events, and regulatory documentation.

Conduct literature searches and systematic reviews.

Assists the PI and other laboratory personnel with quality control and data collection of all study-related procedures.

Maintains efficient laboratory operation and departmental equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Physical Sciences, or a related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of biological sciences, human neuroscience, and psychology.
Skills in proper research methodology, keeping orderly up-to-date and accurate laboratory records, maintaining organization, and exercising ethical practices.
Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information accurately.
Computer skills, particularly with all software in Microsoft Office.
Ability to execute laboratory safety procedures.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.

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