Research Support Assistant level 2 - Clinical Research Department - Nathan S. Kline Institute

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Research Department at the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) in Orangeburg, NY invites applications for a Research Assistant position. Our research involves clinical trials and investigations into the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, neurocognitive disorders, and mood disorders. The RA will work on an experienced multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and research nurses. They will coordinate schizophrenia studies, with potential involvement in cognitive impairment and depression studies, under the supervision of Drs. Dan Iosifescu and Matthew Hoptman. This is an excellent opportunity for obtaining research and clinical experience prior to applying for graduate or medical school. NKI fosters a collaborative environment where research assistants have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential for publication.

JOB DUTIES:

• Administer advertisement campaigns to recruit specific populations for research studies
• Screen participants for active studies
• Act as the primary liaison for patients enrolled in studies, coordinating study visits
• Administer research assessments (questionnaires, clinical interviews, cognitive tasks)
• Collect behavioral and magnetic resonance imaging data, often utilizing computer-based experimental tasks
• Observe and assist with treatment groups, as necessary for ongoing treatment studies; trained to administer multiple device-based treatment methods for study participants
• Assist participants during laboratory tests, including vital signs, electrocardiogram, urine toxicology, and phlebotomy (candidate need not be certified in these procedures as they will have the opportunity to be certified through the internal program
• Data management
• Manage office resources (supplies, equipment, services)
• Manage patient charts and visit schedules
• Ensure regulatory compliance, interacting with various institutional bodies to secure approval to conduct and to carefully monitor and record all study activities
• Work collaboratively with partnered labs both within NKI and external to NKI

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualification

• Associate's degree plus one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or bachelor's degree in science, psychology, public health, or related field preferred.
• Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills.
• Attentive to detail and able to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a health care setting and/or research preferred.
• Prior experience in interactions with patients or study subjects preferred.
• Competency in standard statistical analysis tools preferred

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/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.

Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessing@nki.rfmh.org