POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under general supervision, the research assistant will plan and carry out activities for a clinical research trial that involves exercise and psychotherapy in patients with comorbid pain and opioid addiction. Responsibilities include but are not limited to patient exercise supervision, patient recruitment, patient retention, patient interviews, data collection and data management. Patient interviews, exercise supervision and other testing will be conducted primarily at the drug treatment centers located in northeast Ohio. The research assistant must be certified to supervise exercise and conduct human subjects' research. The research assistant must have excellent oral and written communication skills and possess strong organization skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CONTACTS
Department: Daily interaction with the principal investigator and other research personnel to maintain workflow.
University: Weekly (or as otherwise specified by principal investigator) interaction with other research staff and co-investigators.
External: Daily contact with patients for recruitment, scheduling, interviewing, exercise supervision and follow-up calls. Daily contact with drug treatment center staff to help coordinate appointments and testing at facilities.
Students: Occasional instruction to other research personnel or students when requested by the principal investigator.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in clinical science, social science, epidemiology or related field and 1 to 3 years of experience in a health-related field required or an Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of experience in a health-related field. Must have current certification in First Aid and Basic or Advanced Life Support. Must be certified to conduct human subjects' research and must maintain this certification throughout the study. Must be certified to supervise exercise (American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Specialist certification preferred). Experience working on clinical research projects at all levels including data collection and management is preferred. Prior experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exercise supervision, particularly in a drug treatment setting, is preferred. Prior training in exercise science or exercise physiology is preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must have reliable form of transportation to travel to collaborating drug treatment centers in northeast Ohio. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Must be available Monday through Friday generally from the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for patient exercise supervision, interviews, and testing. May be asked to be available weekday evenings (approximately 5 to 7 p.m.) as needed.
This is a Term position. They are treated like regular staff positions for medical and dental benefits eligibility, vacation, holidays, and sick time. Term employees are not eligible for life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, tuition assistance, layoff status, or severance pay. Staff in term positions are also subject to the performance management review process and positive corrective action when work performance or behavior is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Term employment does not alter the employment-at-will employee status of these employees.
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In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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