GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Be a part of a vibrant team that is working to save lives by preventing suicide! You can do this by working with the Center for Accelerating Practices to End Suicide (CAPES), a new Center blending digital health, predictive analytics, evidence-based practices, and compassionate care to improve identification and mitigation of suicide risk in children and adults.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.
Responsibilities:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in healthcare setting, either clinical or research
• The applicant will be working on multiple projects so flexibility is a must
• Off-site travel may be required within the Worcester area
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse array of research participants, physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the research team
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email)

Additional Information:

• Experience in healthcare setting, either clinical or research
• The applicant will be working on multiple projects so flexibility is a must
• Off-site travel will be required to UMass Memorial Community EDs
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse array of research participants, physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the research team
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email)