Research Assistant

Job Title: Research AssistantGrade: 14Salary: $52,753-$63,167The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking to hire a Full-time Research Assistant who will be primarily responsible for assisting in the coordination of all research activities for various clinical trials within the division of Geriatric Psychiatry. In particular, the research assistant will be responsible for coordinating submissions to the IRB, NIH, and other regulatory bodies. This position is grant funded and thus the duration of this position aligns with the grant period; accordingly, the term of this position will last from immediately upon hire until 5/31/26. Once the term ends, this position will be re-assessed based on performance and division needs. Duties and Responsibilities:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:u2022Assisting in the coordination and implementation of assigned protocols, including accountabilities such as: organizing source documents, chart and study specific materials; ordering supplies; updating regulatory bindersu2022Double checking scoring and tracking biospecimens.u2022Completion of regulatory submissions and amendments for the NYSPI/Advarra IRBu2022Ability to communicate effectively within a large cross functional study teamu2022Other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications:u2022Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) requiredu2022(1)-(2) years of previous experience working in clinical research requiredPreferred Qualifications:u2022Preferably (1)-(2) years previous experience working in Neurology or Psychiatry Researchu2022Preferably (1)-(2) years prior experience with Institutional Review Board processes preferredu2022Soft skills such as: communication skills, listening skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time-management skills Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY-10032To Apply: Submit an application through our website at Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.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.Minimum Salary: 52,753Maximum Salary: 63,167Salary Unit: Yearly

Created: 2025-10-06