Description

The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate I to assist with the completion of the research aims of this study which include actively recruiting and retaining 200 families of autistic individuals into genetics research annually. In this role you will be responsible for recruitment, enrollment, and sample collection and report to our funders regarding sample quality. You will also engage in careful tracking and follow-up of study participation and organize community events to provide better access to historically underrepresented families.

Other Laboratory and Research Support duties include:

• Enter and manage research data
• Approach patients about being a part of a study
• Conduct screening interviews for study in person and/or remotely (phone or zoom)
• Consenting of subjects.
• Help participants complete questionnaires
• Conduct structured diagnostic interviews
• Help with submission of IRBs and manuscripts
• Enter, clean, and analyze data
• Help with manuscript development and support with online submissions of manuscripts

Pay Range: $25.75 - $30.71