Geriatrics Research Assistant - Mood & EEG Studies

Weill Cornell Medicine; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in White Plains, NY is seeking a research assistant to support NIH and foundation-funded studies on mood disorders in middle-aged and older adults. The role is non-exempt, with a 35-hour work week and on-site responsibilities.

You will screen subjects, conduct structured assessments, administer depression and cognitive measures, and assist with data management and IRB documentation. Prior research and EEG experience are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related discipline preferred.
• Prior research experience a plus.
• Prior experience administering psychological instruments helpful.
• Prior experience with clinical populations desired.
• Prior experience in administering EEGs helpful.
• Familiarity with software including MS Word, Access, PowerPoint, EndNote, and Medline, PsycInfo, and other library resources a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screens and recruits potential study subjects on-site and within the community.
• Performs on-site structured clinical assessments to assist in determination of patient diagnosis.
• Administers research battery of measures on depression severity, suicidal ideation, cognitive functioning, medical comorbidity, physical functioning, social support, etc.
• Participates in in-patient unit rounds to recruit subjects and conducts research assessments on in-patient units.
• Administers EEG and computerized tasks to participants.
• Develops and prepares data collection sheets according to protocol requirements.
• Reviews data for accuracy, maintains records of study data and assists in data entry.
• Tracks patients over time for follow-up assessments.
• Attends team meetings to gather and present information.
• Assists in preparation of research documentation including IRB protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related discipline

Tools

MS Word

Access

PowerPoint

EndNote

Medline

PsycInfo

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine in White Plains, NY is seeking a research assistant to support NIH and foundation-funded studies on mood disorders in middle-aged and older adults. The role is non-exempt, with a 35-hour work week and on-site responsibilities.

You will screen subjects, conduct structured assessments, administer depression and cognitive measures, and assist with data management and IRB documentation. Prior research and EEG experience are valuable assets.