Position: Research Assistant
Req.#: 22-39
FTE: 30 hours a week, Non-Exempt
Unit: UAW
Department/Location: Behavioral Health Department
Wage: $24.27 hourly rate, which equals to $37,861.20 annual salary. Comprehensive benefits package
Additional Compensation: $1000 New Hire Bonus
Research Assistant
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking a Research Assistant to be responsible to coordinate and help run human clinical trials at Network180. They will assist in patient recruitment for studies, manage the day-to-day details of the studies, oversee study visits, and compile, file, and report data to central research sites. The qualified candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with leading institutions around the country. Opportunities for travel and advancement will also be possibilities. Provides administrative support of a moderately complex nature to the Medical Director.
This is a regularly scheduled position, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. There may be occasional requirements for travel. The schedule will be based upon 30 hours a week. No weekends or holidays.
Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Staff providing services in person are required to wear appropriate PPE Job interviews are being conducted via the internet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, social work, or nursing.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience in research, specifically human clinical trials in schizophrenia, or neuropsychological testing, preferred.
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting. Applications are accepted until May 20, 2022, at the end of the day. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates on E-Verify.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or jobs@network180.org.
We are committed to attracting a diverse and talented work force to meet the needs of our diverse community. Network180 offers an attractive benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
Network180 will operate as an equal opportunity employer. Network180 will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected class status.
