Research Technician III, Psychiatry

• Independently perform treatment administration procedures, such as cognitive testing, brain stimulation, virtual reality testing, and neuroimaging, in accordance with protocols.
• Perform set up of routine research experiments and tests following lab procedures and protocols.
• Provides recommendations to the PI''s on improved protocols and procedures to improve laboratory outcomes.
• Develops and updates standard operating procedures and compliance records as needed.
• Collect and compile research data for entry into laboratory databases.
• Maintain records, logs, notes, and spreadsheets to facilitate data analysis.
• Participate in preparing research experimental reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative results to facilitate data analysis.
• Train junior technicians and students in all treatment administration procedures and protocols.
• Train junior technicians on research sample collection, specimen preparation, and data collection and entry.
• Train and guide other laboratory staff on the use of research equipment and other lab procedures.
• Organize team meetings for training.
• Analyzes data generated from experiments and assists the PI in preparation of data figures for manuscripts and grant applications.
• Prepares Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory documents and submits to PI for review. Works with Health Sciences Regulatory Coordinators to ensure accurate and timely submission of this information.
• Drafts quarterly and annual reports and submits to PI for review.
• Assist the PI with preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports to granting agencies to ensure accuracy and precision in reporting.
• Post flyers and reach out to organizations or people in the community to increase pipeline of research participants.
• Conducts interviews with study subjects and document findings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to administer psychological batteries or neuropsychological tests.
• Knowledge of human subjects screening and recruitment procedures.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and HIPAA in human subjects research.