Project Support Level 3​/Program Recruiter; MPC;

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manhattan Schizophrenia Research Program is seeking a full- time Project Support candidate. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research on pharmacological novel interventions for patients with incomplete response to their current anti psychotic treatments. The Project Support Assistant III will assist the Principal Investigator(s) in day-to-day operations.

• Participant Identification and Screening:
  Use databases, outreach, phone calls, and online tools to locate potential participants who meet study criteria. Conduct initial screenings to verify eligibility.
• Candidate Communication:
  Inform potential participants about study goals, procedures, benefits, and risks. Answer questions and obtain informed consent where applicable.
• Database and Record Management:
  Maintain accurate records of participants' information, recruitment activities, and follow-ups to ensure compliance and smooth study operation.
• Scheduling and Coordination:
  Arrange participant appointments and follow up to confirm attendance, sometimes coordinating with healthcare providers or study teams.
• Collaboration:
  
  Communicate regularly with clinical research coordinators, investigators, project managers, and other stakeholders to meet recruitment goals and address challenges.
• Screening and Assessment Support:
  Assisting with or conducting preliminary assessments or questionnaires to determine eligibility and ensure proper documentation.
• Participant Engagement and Retention:
  Building rapport with potential and enrolled participants to encourage ongoing engagement and retention throughout the study.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  Preparing recruitment reports, tracking metrics, and documenting challenges or successes for study oversight and regulatory audits.

Master's degree in health sciences, nursing, psychology, social sciences, or a related field preferred.

• Prior experience in clinical research, healthcare, or community outreach is preferred.
• Experience with participant recruitment, screening, and consent processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB, HIPAA, GCP) is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in engaging diverse populations, is essential.
• Proficiency in using databases, online tools, and electronic record-keeping systems.

Prospective appointees will be:
1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment.
2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

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. Excellent Benefits Package.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.

Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessingh.org