Research Coordinator

New York State Psychiatry Institute • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking to hire a full-time Research Coordinator who will be primarily responsible for assisting in the coordination of all research activities for various clinical trials and observational studies within the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry. These studies are focused on patients with Alzheimer's disease and patients with mild cognitive impairment who are at elevated risk for decline to dementia.
Candidates must be willing to complete a phlebotomy certification course and perform blood-draws. Must be certified in phlebotomy or obtain certification before drawing any blood samples.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a related field

Nice To Haves

• (1-2) years of previous experience working in clinical research preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the coordination and implementation of all protocols assigned, including accountabilities such as: scheduling study assessments/procedures and participant interviews; organizing participant source documents, chart and study specific materials; ordering supplies; coordinating and accompanying participants to procedures (MRI, PET)
• Administration of neuropsychological tests and symptom rating scales
• Participant recruitment
• Data entry and management
• Biospecimen collection and processing (blood and CSF)
• Completion of regulatory submissions for the NYSPI IRB
• Ability to communicate effectively within a large cross functional study team

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