Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Independently conduct follow-ups and thorough neuropsychological evaluations with study participants. Apply professional judgement when recruiting, and scheduling participants to ensure they meet the diagnostic and study protocol criteria specified in the grant. Leverage strong relationship-building skills and proactive outreach to retain study participants through ongoing contact and follow-ups (e.g., phone calls, mailings, etc.).

Following neuropsychological evaluations and study visits, complete numerous research and administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy and autonomy. These tasks include careful data entry of completed protocols to ensure compliance with multi-site grant procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g. IRB documentation). Maintain meticulous tracking logs to support participant retention and scheduling. After completing initial training and demonstrating independent proficiency in research visits, assist with onboarding new employees during their first 1-2 months, by observing, instructing, and overseeing their administration of standardized neuropsychological exams.

Manage and monitor research supplies and equipment to ensure availability and functionality for study activities.

Complete study schedules and activities according to protocols. Serve as a back-up schedule coordinator.

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
• Experience with the administration of the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) Uniformed Dataset (UDS) battery.
• Experience as a research assistant using the Posit Science BrainHQ Cognitive Training suite.
• Experience administering the Clinical Dementia Rating scale instrument.