Neuropsychology Research Assistant: Data, Assessments & IRB

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Einstein is seeking a staff member to assist in neuropsychological test administration and data collection for neuroscience research projects in New York. You will work with a team to conduct assessments, interview participants, and ensure data integrity across multiple study protocols.

The role involves data management using Excel and collaboration with statisticians to analyze results, with potential IRB documentation duties and occasional off-campus site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required; coursework in psychology preferred.
• Major in Neuroscience is preferred.
• Experience in a neuroscience laboratory is preferred.
• Experience with Excel, SPSS, and MATLAB is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Principal Investigators in administering and scoring neuropsychological tests and collecting data.
• Conducts and scores neuropsychological assessments following study protocols.
• Performs preliminary data reviews and coordinates with the statistical team.
• Interviews participants using standardized techniques to ensure accurate data collection.
• Reviews and audits data for accuracy and resolves discrepancies with participants as needed.
• Works with the statistical team to perform analyses.
• Conducts literature reviews to support research activities and manuscripts.
• Manages research databases using Excel and other data management tools.
• Prepares grant-related documentation for IRB submissions and may write reports for meetings.
• May learn phlebotomy techniques as needed for the project.
• May require off-campus site visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Coursework in Psychology

Neuroscience major

Experience in neuroscience lab

Tools

Excel

SPSS

MATLAB

Job description

Einstein is seeking a staff member to assist in neuropsychological test administration and data collection for neuroscience research projects in New York. You will work with a team to conduct assessments, interview participants, and ensure data integrity across multiple study protocols.

The role involves data management using Excel and collaboration with statisticians to analyze results, with potential IRB documentation duties and occasional off-campus site visits.