Research Associate Job at Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Phoenix, AZ

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  • Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Position Summary: This is an entry level research position responsible for data entry, study recruitment, and learning to conduct a variety of assessments with people with autism, other developmental disorders, and typically developing individuals. In this position, individuals will learn a variety of skills necessary to become a research coordinator. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are completed with high quality and in a timely manner.

Your Role at SARRC

  • Complies fully with all medical records and information privacy regulations, local, state, and federal.
  • Exercises critical thinking, sound judgment, and timely completion of all tasks
  • Demonstrates ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all critical tasks and responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, to ensure understanding by all individuals.
  • Develops a working knowledge of active study protocols, with specific attention to inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Discusses study protocols with clients and/or their representatives.
  • Recruits research participants for a variety of research studies through a variety of methods (i.e., phone calls, mailings, social media, or participate in community outreach activities.
  • Schedules client research visits and procedures consistent with research protocol requirements.
  • May need to communicate with regulatory agencies, research sponsors and external vendors.
  • Learns to administer a variety of structured assessments for research and diagnostic purposes.
  • Accurately enters research data and assessment results into databases and maintains research records.
  • May perform a wide-range of duties within a specific study under the supervision of more experienced staff.
  • Refers questions and requests on topics not known to senior level research staff or other research staff members.
  • Continuously develops research skills through day-to-day responsibilities and experiences with various research professionals and clients.
  • As needed, confirms authority limitations and work responsibilities/methods with supervisor.
  • Performs diverse administrative and clerical duties as needed.
  • Performs other special projects and duties as necessary and requested.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  • 1 to 2 years of experience in the research field (Preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with diverse backgrounds, human capabilities and limitations, and cultures.
  • Interest in service to individuals with specialized and occasionally complex needs.

Salary

Starting at $15/hr

Robust Benefits Package

  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
  • Professional development annual benefit of $1000
  • 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%

Our Story

Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area,

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