Position Details

Posting date

12/14/2021

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127957

Position Title

Research Assistant III

Department this Position Reports to

CTBH

Hiring Range Minimum

$51,100

Hiring Range Maximum

$63,900

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

Position Purpose

The Research Assistant (RA) will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team at the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health and play an essential role in implementation of a study focused on women with substance use conditions. The NIH -funded study to evaluate the impact of a yoga-mindfulness intervention on outcomes for pregnant women with opioid use disorder and their infants. The RA will work closely with the Project Manager and study leadership to carry out day-to-day activities of the study.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, public health, epidemiology or other related area.
* At least 3 years of experience conducting social sciences research.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member and with study partners and participants.
* Ability to independently plan, implement and creatively troubleshoot issues that arise related to study protocol.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Good working knowledge of computers and software applications to manage data and to create reports and presentations.
* Effective written and oral communications.
* Willingness to travel to study sites in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
* Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior research experience involving recruitment and tracking of study participants.
* Experience with online survey software packages (e.g., SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, REDCap).
* Experience with statistical packages (e.g., SAS, Stata, SPSS ).
* Experience in conduct of clinical trials and preparation of regulatory documents a plus.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Dr. Sarah Lord

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Matt Browne

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In accordance with federal requirements and guidance, all Dartmouth College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive a qualifying medical or religious exemption from vaccination. Every offer of employment made is contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation evidencing either vaccination against COVID -19 or the receipt of an approved exemption. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment. Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61032

Key Accountabilities

Description

Participant Recruitment
* Conducts outreach, recruitment, screening, and consenting of eligible participants for study participation.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Data Collection, Participant Tracking and Data Integrity
* Administers study assessments to participants at designated time points and actively implements follow up strategies to retain participants.
* Ensures timely payment of all study participants and documents incentive disbursements.
* Reviews entered data, resolves data queries, and missing information. Documents all data collection accurately and according to protocol.
* Ensures that study activities are carried out according to protocol, including but not limited to participant recruitment and screening, implementation of study assessments and interviews, and maintenance of required documentation.

Percentage Of Time

40

Description

Documentation
* Maintains study files in accordance with federal regulations.
* Assures that participant information and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained.
* Prepares research documents for institution review boards.
* Assists in preparation of data summaries, presentations, reports for funding partner, and manuscripts.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Literature and Dissemination Activities
* Conducts literature searches related to study topic and participates in preparation of presentations, reports and manuscripts.

Percentage Of Time

10

Description

Communication
* Maintains consistent communication with supervisor and study leadership team.
* Effectively and ethically communicates study protocol and research goals to study partners.
* Participates in ongoing trainings and keeps abreast of developments in the field.
* Properly represents CTBH and Dartmouth College in all aspects of employment and associated duties.

Percentage Of Time

10

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

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