Staff Associate I

The Staff Associate I will handle administrative issues for the PI, manage inventory of samples or data (i.e., tissue, core, MRIs, etc.); ensure that equipment or machinery is operating and maintained properly; work with study participants, including recruitment and interviewing. This includes administering standardized interviews of medical and family history, everyday functioning, neuropsychological testing, and recruitment of research participants. S/he will assess capacity to consent and obtain informed consent in this minimal risk study following Institutional Review Board policies and regulations. Additionally, reimbursements; may be involved in tissue sampling, such as taking blood; coordinate meetings or events; assist with the preparation of materials for publications, funding, or compliance; manage scheduling under the PI's direction to ensure that deadlines are met; and coordinate and work with external or partner organizations.

• Function Knowledge - Knowledge of the research subject and scientific methods of analysis
• Problem Solving - Utilizes analytical skills to solve moderately complex problems based on guidelines, protocols, and procedures. 
• Decision Making - Works within guidelines to carry out assigned duties in the design of apparatus, the adaptation of relevant technology to the needs of a project, the conduct of specific experiments, and the analysis of data
• Technical Expertise - Ability to operate and maintain  equipment, computers, software programs and research tools in support of the project.
• Communication - Shares information and confirmation of data.