Psychology Assistant

Einstein; 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

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Principal Investigator(s) in administering and scoring neuropsychological tests, collecting data, conducting preliminary statistical analyses in coordination with statistical team.

• Conducts and scores neuropsychological assessments in compliance with study protocols;
• Conducts participant interviews using standardized techniques to ensure accurate data collection;
• Review, and audit data for accuracy; follow up with participants as needed to resolve discrepancies;
• Works with statistical team to perform analyses;
• Conducts literature reviews to support research activities and manuscript development;
• Manages research databases using Excel, and other statistical or data management programs;
• Organizes and prepares grant-related documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions. May write reports to present at meeting;
• Demonstrates willingness to learn phlebotomy techniques necessary to fulfill project needs;
• Perform other related duties as assigned; and,
• May require off-campus site visits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Coursework in Psychology preferred
• Major in Neuroscience is preferred
• Experience of working in a Neuroscience Laboratory preferred
• Experience with software programs such as excel, SSPS, and matlab preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical communications skills; strong database management and clear understanding of clinical and research databases
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows and Mac operating systems

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract.

Hiring Rate

29.96

Post Probationary Rate

30.49

Job Rate

31.76

Minimum Salary Range

USD $29.96/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $29.96/Hr.