PostedMarch 28, 2023Date: March 28, 2023Title: Research AssociateDepartment: NursingSchool: NursingLocation: Health Research CampusSupervisor Name and Title: Dr. Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, Principal InvestigatorPOSITION OBJECTIVEWorking with a high degree of independence and under general direction of the principal investigator, the Research Associate (RA) will be responsible for daily management and oversight of multiple research projects to ensure continuous study operations. The RA will serve as a liaison between the research teams and the community-based research sites for NIH-funded and other related funded caregiver research studies. Supervise all research staff working on the projects including recruitment of study participants, data collection, intervention delivery, data management, data analysis, and dissemination activities. The RA will be responsible for maintaining all records, annual reports to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and progress reports to NIH and/or other funding agencies, and budgetary forms and budget management under the supervision of the principal investigator. Consult with PhD students on their research projects, under the direction of the principal investigator.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSManage and lead all aspects of the PI's study projects, including subject recruitment, data collection, scheduling of interventions, data management, data analysis, and dissemination activities. Direct the development study materials including instruments, questionnaires, and intervention materials with the principal investigator. Lead the development of data management systems. Direct and monitor internal audits for enrollment, randomization, data collection and intervention delivery procedures for protocol fidelity. Train and monitor staff in human subject protection and IRB and NIH certifications (e.g., CREC, Good Clinical Practices). Ensure protection of human subjects, including monitoring the informed consent process and adherence to the IRB protocol. Construct and revise as needed all study protocols. Submit continuing reviews to the IRB(s) and serve as lead contact person to IRB(s). Responsible for privacy and confidentiality of study records according to university and federal requirements. (35%)Develop and update staff job descriptions and hire staff. Orient, train, and oversee training of new staff (and retraining as needed) in all aspects of study protocols, recruitment, data collection and management, intervention delivery, use of study equipment (e.g., BioRadio, Vivosense, iRelax), etc. Supervise and evaluate research staff, including Senior Research Associates, Research Assistants and Graduate Students, on a monthly and yearly basis for performance. Work with Human Resources' staff to resolve any interpersonal conflicts. Work with PI to mentor and consult with PhD students on their related research projects. (20%)Oversee and conduct recruitment and enrollment of subjects and random assignment to study groups and delivery of interventions based on the study protocol. Coordinate the identification of community sites for participant recruitment, in accordance with IRB protocol. Construct and maintain monthly and quarterly statistics about enrollment and retention of study participants over time. Present data to study teams, Co-Investigators, Data and Safety Monitoring Committees (DSMC), and community partners. (15%)Develop a budget accounting system and assume primary responsibility for balancing the budget and coordinating budget information with the CWRU Finance Office. Order and maintain supply of study equipment and supplies. Develop agenda and conduct weekly research staff team meetings. Maintain all study records in accordance with CWRU and NIH policies. (15%)Report to the principal investigator about study progress. Write annual progress reports to the funding agency collaborating with the principal inv