This is a full-time position for a Research Assistant. The individual will be primarily responsible for the coordination of all research activities for clinical trials involving pharmacological treatment of depression as well as brain imaging studies for adults with depression.

DUTIES:

The individual will be responsible for data entry and maintenance of the study database, scheduling of study assessments and patient interviews, administering rating scales for depression and anxiety, coordinating magnetic resonance imaging scans, and administration of neuropsychological tests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA or MA/MS preferred. Research experience preferred. Spanish speaking required.

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/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Depending on the physical work location and/or job duties, the successful candidate may be required to be screened through the NY State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs and/or screening through the New York State Central Child Abuse Register prior to assuming any duties that will involve contact with patients and/or children.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org then click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement. Contact information: hr@rfmh.org