Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

We are seeking a part-time Professional Rater I to join the team on the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study at Washington University in St. Louis. The ABCD Study is a large-scale study to determine how childhood experiences interact with each other and with a child’s changing biology to affect brain development and social, behavioral, academic, health, and other outcomes.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

*Must be available to work throughout the summer months and all weekends, including weekends around holidays.

• Interviews study participants about topics regarding culture and environment, mental/physical health and substance abuse.
• Works with youth and adult participants representative of the St. Louis community.
• Collects and processes biological samples (hair, saliva, urine, blood) in accordance with study guidelines.
• Performs phlebotomy with training provided after hire.
• Administers/scores behavioral, cognitive and computerized tests.
• Refers patients to resources available in community and social services.
• Performs data collection and entry; maintains accurate documentation across all study databases.
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for study.
• Delivers study samples to lab for testing.
• Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.
• Assists with study-related tasks (e.g. preparing study visit materials, data cleaning).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Patient-oriented experiences

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school's mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry and at WUSM.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with research participants, particularly with adolescents and teenagers.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocol.
• Experience navigating stressful or difficult situations and conversations.
• Strong communication skills amongst team members and with manager.
• Strong customer service skills with a dedication to providing empathetic, participant-oriented experiences.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Biological Sample Processing, Communication, Computerized Testing Software, Conducting Interviews, Data Cleansing, Data Compilation, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Phlebotomy, Recordkeeping, Recruiting, Referral Process, Schedule Management, Working with Children

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.