Neurobehavioral Systems, Inc is looking to hire a reliable and responsible driver/assistant for South Bend area deliveries and pick-ups, as well as some light office work. We are a small company based in California, and are in the process of the development and testing of cognitive assessments to identify people who may be at risk of future cognitive decline.
As part of our research, we need a part-time local employee to maintain our research hardware, deliver and pickup test materials to our participants, and perform light office tasks. This employee will be our face in the South Bend community, and will be remotely supported by our research staff in California. This position may also include some participant recruitment tasks, such as hanging flyers or visiting community centers. Depending on the applicant, this role may be expanded to include research activities, such as test administration.
Position responsibilities include:
• Sterilize, deliver, and retrieve test hardware (computer tablet) from participants' homes.
• Coordinate deliveries with research staff
• Keep detailed tracking records of hardware and deliveries
• Deliver participant payment
• Occasionally assist participants with hardware set-up
• Maintain tidiness of testing kits and accessories
• Occasionally perform software updates
• Maintain inventory, supplies, and tidiness of the South Bend office.
• Assist with local recruitment efforts as necessary
Excellent candidates will:
• Have a valid drivers license and a spotless driving record
• Have their own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Have strong time management and organizational skills
• Be personable, respectful, and patient with participants
• Speak English (required) and Spanish (strongly preferred) proficiently
• Have excellent communication skills
• Provide evidence of reliability and punctuality
• Consent to a pre-employment background check and DMV motor vehicle report pull
Optional but not required:
• Familiarity in working with older individuals.
• Ties to or engagement with communities in the South Bend area
• Evidence of interest in brain science as reflected by junior college or university coursework in psychology, neuroscience, or related discipline.
• Plans to pursue studies in psychology or neuroscience.
Training:
• You will be trained in test-unit delivery and sterilization procedures.
• You will be trained in driving and delivery procedures by a Research Associate.
• To gain familiarity with test procedures, you will undergo 2-3 hours of testing at home, compensated at hourly wage.
More information about our research can be found at ccabresearch.com