#132074 Pediatrics Staff Research Associate I

DESCRIPTION

UCSD Department of Pediatrics 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.

The Division of Environmental Science & Health within the Department of Pediatrics is involved in four major areas: 1) providing clinical services to patients with birth defects and developmental disabilities, 2) providing public health services in counseling patients, providers and education to the public about pregnancy and lactation exposures and their impact on child development and health, 3) a teaching program that includes undergraduate students, graduate students in epidemiology, medical students, and post -doctoral students, pediatrics, epidemiology, health behavior, global health, pharmacy, and other specialties; and 4) conducting clinical research to better understand the causes, prevention and treatment of birth defects and developmental disabilities. Research programs and projects within the Division involve federal, state and industry sponsored grants and contracts totaling over $60 million. These encompass national and international studies that require complex interrelated infrastructure and shared resources both within the Division and with collaborators and subcontractors outside the Division.

Under supervision, the incumbent will work as a Staff Research Associate 1 assisting the PI and Project Manager on the Parental Alcohol and Cannabis use before, during and after pregnancy (PAC) study. Primary responsibilities for this position include recruitment and maintaining correspondence with potential and active research participants, screening participants for eligibility to enroll and following the enrolled parents before and after pregnancy to perform interviews and collect biospecimen. The position may also include assistance with the Healthy Brain and Child Development study, performing similar recruitment and interview tasks as well as screening for safety and appropriateness for MR imaging sessions, assisting with baby monitoring of the MRI and EEG sessions, monitoring status of supplies, assisting with processing and shipping of biospecimen, and assisting with upload of data collected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Theoretical knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, public health or related field. Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferred.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of participant information with working knowledge of mandated reporting procedures.

• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently and seek guidance or information when appropriate.

• Ability to maintain correspondence with research participants utilizing organizational systems.

• Ability to professionally communicate with people of different backgrounds and explain various research procedures as well as navigate the participants to various research appointments.

• Strong basic computer skills such as word processing and data entry (such as Redcap database), as well as experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Adobe PDF.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Redcap and capability of maintaining a Redcap database.

• Experience collecting, handling, and shipping biological specimens.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population including children and their parents.

• Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.

• Previous experience in a research setting.

• Experience recruiting and retaining participants in a research study.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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

• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

• Must be flexible and willing to work some evenings and weekends.

• Willing to work in several locations (e.g., Main Campus, 7910 Frost Street, UCSD MRI facilities) including some driving to scanner locations.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

• Must meet criteria for eligibility to participate in MRI scanning on high field strength magnets, as determined by the MR facility safety and operator training requirements.

• Bilingual with fluency in both English and Spanish highly preferred.

• Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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