Research Support Assistant III

New York State Psychiatry Institute • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Support Assistant III position. The part-time Research Assistant will work in a grant-funded behavioral pharmacology cannabis research laboratory. The role involves observing and recording research participants' activities in a residential cannabis laboratory. A one-year commitment is required, and the start date is immediate. The position requires flexible availability, approximately 20 hours per week, which may vary depending on study enrollment. The hours include evenings (3:30 PM - 11:30 PM), overnights (11:30 PM - 7:00 AM), weekends (daytime/evening), and occasional weekday hours (Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work without continuous supervision.

Requirements

• A minimum of (2) years college experience, or an associate's degree required
• Taken courses regarding psychiatric and human subject's research
• Willingness to work evening and night shifts
• Availability to complete required training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Ability to work without continuous supervision

Nice To Haves

• At least (1) year of experience with Microsoft Suite and REDCap
• Experience with human subjects research environments
• Experience working night and/or 3rd shift
• Interest in novel psychopharmacology, psychology, and psychiatric studies
• Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Electronically record participants' behaviors
• Communicate with participants
• Record and manage data
• Assist in operational activities
• Participant phone screening
• Data collection, transfer, and entry
• Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
• Handle credit cards
• Measure vitals (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, carbon monoxide, breathalyzer)
• Food handling
• Inventory maintenance

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree