Research Support Assistant II

Job Title: Research Support Assistant II

Grade: 10

Salary: $21,421.50-$23,157.00

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Support Assistant II position. To support a study of adolescent substance use risk, the Research Support Assistant II will be responsible for supporting tasks essential to ongoing research studies. The candidate will learn the operations of a research study from beginning to end, including the development of culturally appropriate data collection measures, participant recruitment and retention, and data collection procedures to address study aims and hypotheses.

In addition, the candidate will learn how to maintain accurate regulatory and study documentation and will assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and related communications to ensure compliance with research regulations.

Availability for weekend travel is preferred; evening and weekend work is required.

• Conduct interviews and assessments with parents and youth participants, including supporting and coordinating MRI procedures for youth participants.
• Support participant recruitment, scheduling, tracking, and retention activities in accordance with study protocols.
• Perform and assist with research and administrative tasks, including data entry, computerization of interviews, preparation for home visits, record keeping, and other office-related activities.
• Support the regulatory requirements of the study, including assisting with the maintenance and security of research records and corresponding with the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and at least (1) year of relevant research experience required.
• At least (6) months of training in child's mental health assessments, structured interviewing, and field recruitment

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with participant recruitment, data entry, and maintenance of research records in a regulated research environment.
• Familiarity with gathering MRI data.

1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

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