Research Support Assistant III

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Research Support Assistant III Grade: 14 Salary: $54,884-$65,719

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Research Support Assistant III position. This position involves direct contact with older adults with memory problems. Beyond administration of cognitive tests and rating scales, data entry, regulatory affairs, and scientific manuscript writing, all activities are supervised. The position is 2 years long. A robust and demonstrable interest in aging and Alzheimer disease is required.

• Administration of cognitive tests and rating scales
• Establish and maintain study-related regulatory tasks and reviews
• Perform screening procedures, along with other assessments and outcome monitoring protocols (in-person and over Zoom/phone)
• Assist with manuscript and presentation preparation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Perform blood draw protocols after receiving standard phlebotomy training
• Communicate and interact with study participants in the form of interviews, questionnaires, and performance tasks
• Coordinate lab meetings and document contents discussed during meetings

• MA or MS in psychology, neuroscience, or relevant field

• Candidates should have demonstrable interest in aging and Alzheimer's disease

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. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.

To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that 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. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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