Human Subject Research Specialist I

We are seeking a bilingual (American Sign Language and English) Clinical Research Coordinator/ Research Associate to work remotely on a study with Deaf individuals, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The CRC will have background knowledge of Deaf mental health. Under the general guidance of the principal investigator (PI), with latitude for exercise of independent judgment, the CRC will oversee the screening, assessment, and retention of participants in a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of a cognitive behavioral intervention to promote treatment-seeking among Deaf adults with mental health disorders. The CRC will screen all participants for eligibility in the trial, collect informed consent to enroll participants (n = 110), and conduct baseline assessments (including mental health and suicide risk assessments). The CRC will also coordinate scheduling (e.g. and conduct 2- and 4-month follow-up assessments with all participants. All study activities will be conducted on Zoom. The CRC will assist the PI with data management. The CRC will be trained and supervised by the PI, Aileen Aldalur. This job requires fluency in ASL, knowledge of and immersion in the Deaf community, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and preferably commitment for up to 4 years. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health and suicide risk assessments in American Sign Language (ASL) with Deaf study participants; Complete suicide risk assessment and management training with study PI; Assist with developing ASL videos for recruitment and respond to inquiries; Monitor study email and schedule Zoom screening appointments; Conduct eligibility screening and informed consent process; Coordinate scheduling and conduct 2- and 4-month follow-up assessments; Assist PI with data management and documentation; Participate in study team meetings and take minutes; Perform administrative tasks to support study operations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Associate's degree and completion of 6 months in Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee program required; 1 year of experience in human subject research coordination or equivalent combination; Background knowledge of Deaf mental health; Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and capable of adapting to language needs of diverse Deaf individuals; Knowledge of and immersion in Deaf community; Experience working with Deaf community; Interpersonal skills; Attention to detail; Maintain eligibility to participate in research involving human subjects by completing HSPP and NIH's Good Clinical Practice training; Participation in available cultural competency training

Nice to have

Commitment for up to 4 years; Highly organized and detail-oriented; Ability to collaborate with others; Familiarity with IRB procedures; Familiarity with REDCap