Clinical Research Assistant

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to implement research protocols in the Neurology department. The role requires Malayalam fluency, data management skills, and strong organizational abilities.

Travel across the NY/NJ area and occasional evenings/weekends are expected. Responsibilities include obtaining consents, coordinating recruitment events, and maintaining study databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and experience with data collation/interpretation.
• Fluency in Malayalam (reading, writing and speaking) and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Enroll and obtain 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, and backup quality control of all activities in Malayalam.
• Conduct follow-up interviews with participants in Malayalam.
• Maintain computer databases of study data and enter data into forms.

Skills

Malayalam fluency

Microsoft Office

Data collation & interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Psychology (preferred)

Job description

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. Fluency in Malayalam, including the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

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

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.

Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.

SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Official Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Posting End Date

Oct 20, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Salary

$50,000-$65,000

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Grade

N8

SBU Area

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