Clinical Research Assistant

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work in the Department of Neurology to implement research protocols for the Aging in Kerala Americans Research study. The ideal applicant will have the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities and will have Outstanding interpersonal skills. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical communications skills. The position will require traveling throughout the New York/New Jersey area and occasional evening/weekend work.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
Experience in carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collation and interpretation
Fluent in Malayalam
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Psychology
Experience of database management
Experience working with clinical and research databases
Experience with telephone interviewing
Experience with project management
Experience working with statistical software

Responsibilities

Enroll and administer informed consents in Malayalam
Attend community events to assist recruitment activities in Malayalam
Develop population lists for recruitment, conduct telephone recruitments and follow-up interviews, and do study mailings in Malayalam
Conduct patient interviews, cognitive tests, mobility assessments, quantitative gait measurements, and backup quality control of all activities in Malayalam
Conduct follow-up interview with participants in Malayalam
Maintain computer databases of study data
Enter data into paper and computerized forms, review forms for completeness and accuracy
Perform other related duties, such as studies, surveys or assessments as requested by investigator
Other duties as assigned.