Research Support Assistant, level II (Clinical Research Division) ()
Research Support Assistant, level II (Clinical Research Division) ()
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
The person in this position will coordinate an NIHfunded study of transcranial photobiomodulation in major depressive disorder and assist with an investigation of mild cognitive impairment/early Alzheimers disease. Primary duties include recruiting screening and repeatedly assessing research subjects over the course of their participation as well as organizing pre and posttreatment functional magnetic resonance imaging scans. The person will also manage project regulatory documents interface with institutional bodies and officials as needed to ensure compliance (e.g. prepare sitespecific IRB submissions) enter and check data and take on additional administrative duties as needed (monitor study spending purchase supplies etc.). This job requires excellent organizational time management and interpersonal skills. To apply please submit a cover letter describing your background and interests in the position CV/resume and the names and contact information for 3 references.
JOB DUTIES:
Carry out extensive recruitment of patients for research studies including posting study advertisements engaging in outreach activities to increase awareness of the study and facilitate recruitment conducting phone screens and inperson or virtual screenings
Administration of clinical interviews including but not limited to the MINI MADRS IDS and CSSRS
Run subjects in brain imaging studies
Enter manage organize and analyze data using software such as RedCap Microsoft Excel and Acquire
Maintain detailed database of subject information and participation with particular sensitivity to issues of privacy confidentiality and informed consent
Prepare and maintain IRB submission and help with grant applications
Assist with grant budgeting and the preparation of new grant applications
Literature reviews and summaries as necessary
Maintain and order lab supplies work with business office and other administrative offices to manage resources
Train volunteers and junior lab members as necessary
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Computer literacy: proficiency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel Power Point and Outlook. Comfort with both PC and Mac environments.
Strong interpersonal skills; this position entails heavy interaction with the public and the applicant should be comfortable and enjoy interacting with patients and members of diverse NYCarea populations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work and make decisions both independently and collaboratively with the study team.
Interest in psychology psychiatry and/or brain imaging.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in psychology Neuroscience or a related field by the time of starting the position.
One year of experience in conducting inperson human subjects research.
Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
*The Research Foundation is a private notforprofit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees do not participate in any state retirement system and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60300.5(a) compliant.
Applications will only be accepted through website at: Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
