Research Support Assistant ll - Clinical Research Department

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The person in this position will coordinate an NIH-funded study of Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Schizophrenia and Depression.
Primary duties include recruiting, screening, and repeatedly assessing research subjects over the course of their participation, as
well as organizing 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 site-specific 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 in-person or virtual screenings

• Administration of clinical interviews including but not limited to the MINI, MADRS, PANSS and C-SSRS
• Run subjects in brain imaging studies
• Enter, manage, organize, and analyze data using software such as RedCap and Microsoft Excel
• 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 NYC-area 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of starting the position.
• One year of experience in conducting in-person 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 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.

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