Research Associate I (Hybrid) Psychiatry/Behavioral Science (Galveston)

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with ethnically/culturally diverse groups
• Function well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness/ability to engage openly and effectively with youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver prolonged speaking engagements, effective presentations and training seminars for various learner levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment

JOB DESRCPITION:

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

JOB DUTIES:

Primary Functions:

Participant Outreach & Recruitment:

• UTMB locations, providers, and departments, including chart review, direct provider contact, and direct patient contact
• Assists in participant screening and evaluation to determine fit for inclusion
• Assists in development and implementation of effective promotion and publicity for the Research Projects
• Assists in scheduling participants for ongoing research evaluations
• Attends team meetings, training, and other activities, as required
• Provides accurate and timely reports on recruitment efforts
• Maintains adherence to regulatory standards and shows progress toward performance goals and expectations
• Other duties as assigned to support the TCMHCC projects
• Other Required functions:
• Collaborates with the Project Coordinator to provide additional support in building relationships through presentations, outreach visits, technical assistance, and other duties, as required
• Ensures adequate delivery of recruitment information and materials to relevant sources
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned
• May be trained and certified to assist in comprehensive mental health evaluations, as required
• Will have the opportunity to assist in research presentation and manuscript productions, as appropriate

SKILLS:

• Biological Analysis.
• Quantitative Analysis.
• Qualitative Analysis.
• Tabulation of Data.
• Equipment Calibration.
• Standard Laboratory Equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard laboratory environment.

SALARY RANGE:

Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.