Clinical Research Assistant

Stony Brook University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the Aging in Kerala Americans Research study in the Neurology department. The role requires Malayalam fluency and proficiency with data collection, consents, and recruitment activities.

The position involves home or field duties, travel within the NY/NJ area, and occasional evenings/weekends. A Bachelor's degree is required, with advanced psychology education preferred, and experience with data management and statistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Experience in carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collation and interpretation.
• Fluent in Malayalam.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Enroll and administer informed consents in Malayalam.
• Attend community events to assist recruitment activities in Malayalam.
• Develop population lists for recruitment, conduct telephone recruitments and follow-up interviews, and do study mailings in Malayalam.
• Conduct patient interviews, cognitive tests, mobility assessments, quantitative gait measurements, and backup quality control of all activities in Malayalam.
• Conduct follow-up interview with participants in Malayalam.
• Maintain computer databases of study data.
• Enter data into paper and computerized forms, review forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other related duties, such as studies, surveys or assessments as requested by investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent in Malayalam

Microsoft Office Suite

Data collection & interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree in Psychology

Tools

Database management

Statistical software

Telephone interviewing

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Assistant (2602668)

Clinical Research Assistant

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience in carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collation and interpretation. Fluent in Malayalam . Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Psychology. Experience of database management. Experience working with clinical and research databases. Experience with telephone interviewing. Experience with project management. Experience working with statistical software.

Brief Description of Duties:

This position will work in the Department of Neurology to implement research protocols for the Aging in Kerala Americans Research study. The ideal applicant will have the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities and will have Outstanding interpersonal skills. The ideal applicant will also have excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical communications skills. The position will require traveling throughout the New York/New Jersey area and occasional evening/weekend work.

Duties:

Enroll and administer informed consents in Malayalam

Attend community events to assist recruitment activities in Malayalam

Develop population lists for recruitment, conduct telephone recruitments and follow-up interviews, and do study mailings in Malayalam

Conduct patient interviews, cognitive tests, mobility assessments, quantitative gait measurements, and backup quality control of all activities in Malayalam

Conduct follow-up interview with participants in Malayalam

Maintain computer databases of study data

Enter data into paper and computerized forms, review forms for completeness and accuracy

Perform other related duties, such as studies, surveys or assessments as requested by investigator

Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

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Job Number:

2602668

Official Job Title : Clinical Research Assistant

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Schedule

Full-time

Shift Hours

8:30 - 4:30

Posting Start Date

Aug 4, 2026

Posting End Date

Aug 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : N8

SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook