Clinical Research Assistant
About The Position
The Clinical Research Assistant will work in the Department of Neurology to implement research protocols for the Aging in Kerala Americans Research study. The role requires professional competence in research activities, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational, oral, written, and analytical communication skills. The position involves travel throughout the New York/New Jersey area and occasional evening or weekend work. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and funding availability. This is an FLSA Non-Exempt position eligible for overtime provisions. Work visa sponsorship is unavailable. Applicants should include a resume or CV and cover letter with their online application.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent.
- Experience carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collation and interpretation.
- Fluency in Malayalam, including the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Professional competence in research activities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational, oral, written, and analytical communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or foreign equivalent in Psychology.
- Experience with database management.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience working with clinical and research databases.
- Experience with telephone interviewing.
- Experience working with statistical software.
Responsibilities
- Enroll participants and administer informed consents in Malayalam.
- Attend community events to assist with recruitment activities in Malayalam.
- Develop population lists for recruitment; conduct telephone recruitment and follow-up interviews; and complete study mailings in Malayalam.
- Conduct patient interviews, cognitive tests, mobility assessments, quantitative gait measurements, and backup quality control of activities in Malayalam.
- Conduct follow-up interviews with participants in Malayalam.
- Maintain computer databases of study data.
- Enter data into paper and computerized forms and review forms for completeness and accuracy.
- Perform other related duties, such as studies, surveys, or assessments, as requested by the investigator.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
