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Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. Bilingual Research Assistant- Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland

Maryland Treatment Centers - Baltimore MD Mountain Manor Treatment Center (MMTC) in Baltimore, MD is seeking a full-time research assistant. We are in West Baltimore at 3800 Frederick Avenue. The ideal applicant has at least an undergraduate degree in a scientific field (e.g., psychology) and experience or interest in clinical research on substance use disorders. The research assistant will work closely with staff research scientists and study coordinators primarily on a clinical trials exploring innovative approaches to improve treatment outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder or cocaine use disorder. MMTC is part of Maryland Treatment Centers (MTC), an established regional behavioral health provider focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and scholarship. We are a complex center offering a full continuum of levels of care for the treatment of addictions and co-occurring disorders. In addition to Mountain Manor's primary clinical operations, we have an enthusiastic research team and a 20-year legacy of conducting clinical research on addictions and co-occurring disorders. Collaborators have included investigators from Friends Research Institute, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and Dartmouth College. We have also conducted trials with partners at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) through the Clinical Trials Network (CTN). Responsibilities would include: * Helping to coordinate study advertisements * Subject recruitment and screening (in person and over the telephone) * Screening and enrollment (informed consent) * Scheduling and conducting study assessments which may include study assessments such as administering questionnaires or other study procedures according to the study protocol. * Scheduling and conducting subject follow-up visits/assessments as appropriate to specific study objectives. * Interfacing with the research medical team to facilitate patient care * Maintaining data collection and entry systems according to the research protocol * Assisting the research coordinator and other study staff in a flexible manner as the study and its associated duties evolve * Will involve some off-site visits in order to perform job functions (must have reliable vehicle for transporting yourself) * Opportunities to be involved with dissemination of data (e.g., poster presentation) Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required * One year of experience in clinical research preferred . Spanish speaking strongly preferred * Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills

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