The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join Dr. Mudumbai's Research lab and support multiple opioid use research studies. One of the studies you will be supporting evaluates the natural course of opioid use in patients who are prescribed extended-release/long-acting opioids as part of their routine clinical management. The VA is one of nine sites contributing to data collection. We are collaborating with other health care systems and institutions such as Kaiser Permanente, Stanford University, and Columbia University. New projects in the pipeline include evaluating cancer risk associated with opioid use in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, and post-surgical risk tracking for opioid prescribed patients using a mobile application. About this Research Assistant role: The Research Assistant will act as the primary liaison between Veterans and project staff through conducting mental health diagnostic interviews with VA patients. The Research Assistant will support the Principal Investigator - Dr. Mudumbai, as well as Project Manager, and research team in various research-related and administrative components associated with multiple research studies. Dr. Sesh Mudumbai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University and at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System. We encourage you to apply if you have deep interest in mental health and opioid use studies and are interested in growing with the team. The ideal candidate for this Research Assistant position will have the ability to recognize PTSD, anxiety, and/or depression and will help with patient assessments. This is a full-time position with generous benefits and hourly compensation. Location: Menlo Park, CA. Schedule: must be available to conduct evening and weekend interviews. PAVIR offers generous benefits: comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 13 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. About PAVIR: PAVIR, located on the premises of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, is a mid-size nonprofit foundation, closely connected with the VA and Stanford University. We are a nimble organization, offering ongoing training, opportunities for growth, generous benefits, great work-life balance, as well as friendly, close-knit, and supportive environment. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists across a broad spectrum of research areas. We recruit talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative research. Research Assistant's Primary Responsibilities: Study Interviews:
Administrative support:
Contribute to dissemination of study results:
Requirements for the Research Assistant role: EDUCATION:
License: Valid Driver License is required. EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to office, hospital/clinical and wet lab environments. Exposure to body fluids (i.e., collection and transportation of human saliva). PAVIR engages in nonprofit medical research and works with sponsors and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in administering funds for conducting research to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. Please refer to our website for additional information: www.pavir.org PAVIR is affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check. READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org - Human Resources department. Location: 94025 #ZR
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