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You’ll work directly with individuals with autism, other developmental disorders, and typically developing participants, ensuring our data is precise and our research is impactful.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nData Integrity: Perform high‑accuracy data entry and management to support ongoing clinical trials and studies.\n\nParticipant Engagement: Lead recruitment efforts, acting as the first point of contact for families and individuals interested in our research.\n\nClinical Assessment: Train under senior staff to conduct a variety of behavioral and developmental assessments.\n\nStudy Logistics: Ensure all study tasks are completed within strict regulatory timelines and maintain high‑quality documentation.\n\nWhat Skills Do You Need?\n\nOrganization: Ability to manage multiple moving parts and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.\n\nCommunication: Empathy and clarity when speaking with participants and families from diverse backgrounds.\n\nTechnical Aptitude: Proficiency in data entry and a quick ability to learn new software/database systems.\n\nAdaptability: A desire to learn complex clinical assessments and evolve within a fast‑paced environment.\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field (preferred).\n\nExperience: Previous experience working or volunteering with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required.\n\nMindset: A strong interest in autism research and a commitment to the highest ethical standards in human subject research.\n\nSalary\nStarting at $15.15/hr\n\nRobust Benefits Package\n\n8 paid holidays per year\n\nUp to 16 days per year paid time off\n\nMedical, dental and vision insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)\n\nProfessional development annual benefit of $1000\n\n401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%\n\nOur Story\nEstablished in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence‑based treatment, and community outreach. 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