Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking a Sensory Research Technician.

Location: Bethesda, MD.

Job Description:

The Sensory Research Technician will participate in several aspects of collaborative research studies across the NIH related to somatosensation and pain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports clinical staff develop, implement and maintain clinical research data files and materials.
  • Perform data analysis of sensory, autonomic, and neuroimaging data.
  • Collects research data and prepares information for inputs and analysis.
  • Verify study participant information and collect data and results of testing.
  • Perform accurate and timely data analysis, report results and findings and respond to sponsor queries.
  • Set up, format and enter data into spreadsheets to analyze information and create reports.
  • Enter data into research databases, systems and applications for ongoing studies.
  • Conduct somatosensory and pain-related quantitative sensory testing.
• Supports the development of forms and questionnaires.
  • Assist researchers develop, maintain and complete study data collection forms and source documents.
  • Assist staff writing and editing clinical research protocols and informed consent forms (ICFs) based upon templates.
  • Review draft protocols, case report forms, and manuals of operations for clarity, and completeness.
  • Work with staff on the design, development and preparation of documents such as spreadsheets, letters, rosters, agendas, presentations and meeting minutes/summaries.
  • Assist researchers design patient Case Report Forms (CRFs).
  • Work with investigators from multiple NIH institutes and center to design sensory, autonomic, and imaging testing procedures to best characterize pain conditions associated with individual conditions, treatments, and diseases.
• Supports the collection of data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, and diagnostic tests.
  • Retrieve research related information from medical records, hospital information system and laboratory information system and create spreadsheets and other reports for use in study analysis.
  • Conduct pain-related neuroimaging studies of patients and healthy volunteers.
• Monitors subject's progress and reports adverse events.
  • Assist staff writing progress reports and contributions to peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts.
  • Conduct autonomic testing of patients and healthy volunteers.
• Supports assembly, development and review of new research projects.
  • Assist researchers develop and maintain current and new research protocols.
  • Participate in the writing of clinical protocols to study pain mechanisms.
• Supports the creation and management of clinical websites and web-based tools.
  • Participate in the writing of scientific papers.
• Deliverables
  • Work products and documents related to conducting somatosensory and pain-related quantitative sensory testing; autonomic testing of patients and healthy volunteers; pain related neuroimaging studies of patients and healthy volunteers. - Weekly
  • Attend recurring and ad hoc PRC and NCCIH clinical research meetings. - Weekly
  • Work products and documents related to collaborating on designing sensory, autonomic, and imaging testing procedures to best characterize pain conditions associated with individual conditions, treatments, and diseases. - Weekly
  • Work products and documents related to participating in the writing of clinical protocols to study pain mechanisms; writing of scientific papers; performing data analysis of sensory, autonomic, and neuroimaging data. - Weekly
  • Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
  • Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
  • Run Validation - Ad-Hoc
  • Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
• Other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, miscellaneous biology, or biology.
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of related experience including experience supporting clinical research or a related field, direct patient contact preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and analytical and statistical software program(s), e.g., SPSS, R, FSL, SPM, AFNI, MATLAB.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing protocols and scientific manuscripts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analyses in relevant area, e.g., neuroimaging, behavioral, pychophysical, autonomic, clinical data.
• Previous experience performing at least one of the following techniques: MRI/fMRI, fNIRS, EEG, PET, TMS, psychophysical or autonomic testing.
• Experience with data management, including collecting and organizing data.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) fundamentals.
• Familiarity with clinical research protocols and scientific and medical terminology.
  
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds, push or pull more than 45 pounds, reach above shoulder level, stand or walk more than 25 of 30 minutes, bend repeatedly, kneel, have correctable near vision, distinguish basic colors, perform repetitive activities, use both hands, and have depth perception.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with the National Institute of Health (NIH).
• Master's degree in a related field (e.g. neuroscience, psychology, biology) is preferred.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Salary Range: $75,000 - $89,000 annually. Salary will be based on related experience, education and skills.

LMR's Benefits Plan Includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

About LMR:

LMR is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel. Our team consists of personnel with diverse backgrounds.

LMR is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

LMR will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department [email protected].

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