Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry - Child Division - Posner Lab

Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry - Child Division - Posner Lab

Participates in or lead day-to-day operations of clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s) at Duke Health; performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. May oversee the work of junior staff and train or mentor others in clinical research tasks.

The MOMMA Study explores how pre-pregnancy obesity in pregnant people might affect children's emotional development and risk for mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. We're investigating whether these effects are linked to changes in the mother's gut health and metabolism during pregnancy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an Associate's degree.
• Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. A bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a personal vehicle and be willing to drive for work-related purposes
• Prior experience working with pregnant individuals and children is strongly preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Position Description:

1. Recruitment
2. Phlebotomy
3. Biospecimen collection and handling
4. Fetal and Toddler MRI scans
5. Psychiatric diagnostic interviews
6. Behavioral assessments
7. Data entry and other administrative tasks
8. IRB and regulatory assistance

Choose Duke:

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, founded in 1943, is one of 26 departments in the Duke University School of Medicine. The department is comprised of more than 500 faculty, staff, and trainees. Our goal is to help people with behavioral health challenges live their best life. We pursue this goal through a three-fold mission of superior specialty and integrated patient care for all, ground-breaking research, and exceptional training and education.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.