Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual to serve as a full-time Professional Rater. Half of this position will focus on working on the the newly funded ADAPT initiative (Aligning Discoveries Across Psychedelic Therapies), a major research effort focused initially on establishing validated approaches and methods to reliably measure biological effects using MRI in the exciting and emerging field of psychedelic medicine (https://adaptroadmap.org). The other half of this position will focus on imaging and behavioral studies of populations at risk for or with mental health challenges.

The position will work closely with research participants and study staff, playing an important role in supporting high-quality data collection and ensuring smooth study operations. Successful candidates will be organized, dependable, and comfortable interacting with human research participants in a professional and welcoming manner. Responsibilities include collecting, reviewing, and uploading MRI data according to standardized protocols, while contributing to collaborative research efforts at the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and emerging psychedelic science. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience in human subjects research and neuroimaging, before pursuing graduate training in psychology, neuroscience, medicine, public health, or a related field.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, screens and schedules subjects for study per protocol.
• Collect, review, and upload MRI data according to standardized protocols.
• Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for study.
• Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.
• Research, focused initially on establishing validated approaches and methods to reliably measure biological effects using MRI.
• May receive training from Professional Rater II, Professional Rater III or others based on organizational structure.

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/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Human Subjects Research, Interpersonal Communication, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Neuroscience, Organizing, Recruiting, Research Data Collection, Researching, Schedule Management

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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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