Project Support Level 3 Program Recruiter (MPC) ()

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Manhattan Schizophrenia Research Program is seeking a full- time Project Support candidate. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research on pharmacological novel interventions for patients with incomplete response to their current anti psychotic treatments.
The Project Support Assistant III will assist the Principal Investigator(s) in day-to-day operations.

JOB DUTIES:

Participant Identification and Screening: Use databases outreach phone calls and online tools to locate potential participants who meet study criteria. Conduct initial screenings to verify eligibility.
Candidate Communication: Inform potential participants about study goals procedures benefits and risks. Answer questions and obtain informed consent where applicable.
Database and Record Management: Maintain accurate records of participants information recruitment activities and follow-ups to ensure compliance and smooth study operation.
Scheduling and Coordination: Arrange participant appointments and follow up to confirm attendance sometimes coordinating with healthcare providers or study teams.
Collaboration: Communicate regularly with clinical research coordinators investigators project managers and other stakeholders to meet recruitment goals and address challenges
Screening and Assessment Support: Assisting with or conducting preliminary assessments or questionnaires to determine eligibility and ensure proper documentation.
Participant Engagement and Retention: Building rapport with potential and enrolled participants to encourage ongoing engagement and retention throughout the study.
Reporting and Documentation: Preparing recruitment reports tracking metrics and documenting challenges or successes for study oversight and regulatory audits.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in health sciences nursing psychology social sciences or a related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in clinical research healthcare or community outreach is preferred
Experience with participant recruitment screening and consent processes is highly desirable
Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements (e.g. IRB HIPAA GCP) is advantageous
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience in engaging diverse populations is essential
Proficiency in using databases online tools and electronic record-keeping systems.

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 not-for-profit 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 - Disabled/Veteran 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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