Psychology Assistant

Albert Einstein College of Medicine • New York, NY

3h

About The Position

This role involves assisting Principal Investigator(s) in administering and scoring neuropsychological tests, collecting data, and conducting preliminary statistical analyses. The Psychology Assistant will also conduct participant interviews, review and audit data for accuracy, and manage research databases. Additionally, the position supports research activities through literature reviews, prepares documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, and may involve learning phlebotomy techniques and making off-campus site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical communications skills; strong database management and clear understanding of clinical and research databases
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows and Mac operating systems

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Psychology preferred
• Major in Neuroscience is preferred
• Experience of working in a Neuroscience Laboratory preferred
• Experience with software programs such as excel, SSPS, and matlab preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists Principal Investigator(s) in administering and scoring neuropsychological tests, collecting data, conducting preliminary statistical analyses in coordination with statistical team.
• Conducts and scores neuropsychological assessments in compliance with study protocols.
• Conducts participant interviews using standardized techniques to ensure accurate data collection.
• Review, and audit data for accuracy; follow up with participants as needed to resolve discrepancies.
• Works with statistical team to perform analyses.
• Conducts literature reviews to support research activities and manuscript development.
• Manages research databases using Excel, and other statistical or data management programs.
• Organizes and prepares grant-related documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
• May write reports to present at meeting.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn phlebotomy techniques necessary to fulfill project needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• May require off-campus site visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees