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About the Role

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a full-time Assistant Research Scientist position for the Area Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology department at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. The chosen candidate will provide research study support for NIMH-funded neurobiologic studies focused on mood disorders and suicide risk. The selected candidate should have interest in working with patients, as well as research and writing research papers.

Responsibilities

Recruit and conduct initial telephone screening interviews of depressed potential participants
Manage complex protocols
Manage documentation for the IRB
Assist in MRI, EEG and EMA
Ability to be trained in procedures such as blood-drawing and obtaining electrocardiograms, urine and saliva samples for medical screening and research

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of professional research experience in an appropriate field or 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience
At least (1-2) years of experience as a coordinator
At least (1-2) years of experience in Excel, SPSS or other statistical software
Prior experience working with human subjects preferred
Phlebotomy after training
Willingness to perform research blood-draws, urine, and saliva sampling
Highly organized person to manage detailed information in a research environment
Strong communication skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to multi-task
Comfort with clinical situations
Fluent in English
Able to interact with and relate to patients with sensitivity and empathy
Willingness to work in psychiatric emergency department and inpatient unit settings
Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff

Skills

Excel
SPSS
Statistical software
Phlebotomy
Communication skills
Computer skills
Multi-tasking

Location

1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

One year of professional research experience
30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree
1-2 years of experience as a coordinator

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$57,900-$69,341

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.
RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.
RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.
RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.
The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York.
Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.
RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.