Research Assistant III

New York State Psychiatry Institute • White Plains, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Research Assistant position within the Department of Psychiatry's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB), located in White Plains, NY. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior research staff, the Research Assistant will support the implementation and coordination of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, data collection, and research record management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, or a combination of education and clinical research experience and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• At least (1) year of experience with autism or with children and families with developmental disabilities or mental health issues preferred.
• At least (1) year of clinical research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting subjects for research studies based on study recruitment criteria
• Prepares and maintains paper and electronic research and clinical records
• Assists in clinical research assessments using specialized interviews and psychological assessment measures under supervision of senior research staff
• Enters data in various databases including test scores, demographics, and other research records
• Performs other duties assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level