Psychology Assistant - Bilingual

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York seeks a Psychology Assistant to support neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative research by conducting neuropsychological assessments and data collection. You will interview participants, audit data, manage databases, prepare IRB documents, and assist with grant reporting, with bilingual English and Spanish or Albanian skills preferred.

This role may involve off-campus site visits and collaboration with the division's researchers and the TestMyBrain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; psychology coursework preferred.
• Neuroscience major or coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and scores neuropsychological assessments per protocols.
• Conducts participant interviews using standardized techniques.
• Review and audit data for accuracy; follow up with participants 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 software.
• Organizes and prepares IRB submissions; may write reports.
• Willingness to learn phlebotomy techniques as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• May require off-campus site visits.
• Proficient in English and Spanish or Albanian per department need.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish or Albanian

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Neuroscience coursework or major preferred

Tools

Excel

SPSS

MATLAB

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts and scores neuropsychological assessments in compliance with study protocols;

2. Conducts participant interviews using standardized techniques to ensure accurate data collection;

3. Review, and audit data for accuracy; follow up with participants as needed to resolve discrepancies;

4. Works with statistical team to perform analyses;

5. Conducts literature reviews to support research activities and manuscript development;

6. Manages research databases using Excel, and other statistical or data management programs;

7. Organizes and prepares grant-related documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions. May write reports to present at meeting;

8. Demonstrates willingness to learn phlebotomy techniques necessary to fulfill project needs;

9. Perform other related duties as assigned; and,

10. May require off-campus site visits.

11. Proficiently perform job functions in both English and Spanish or Albanian based on department need;

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

• Proficient ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish or Albanian both verbally and in writing with study participants is required
• 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

Salary Verbiage

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

30.79

Post Probationary Rate

31.32

Job Rate

32.62

Hiring Rate based on 35 hours/week

33.62

Post Probationary Rate based on 35 hours/week

34.19

Job Rate based on 35 hours/week

35.61

Minimum Salary Range

USD $30.79/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $30.79/Hr.

ABOUT US

The Psychology Assistant will support the development and execution of studies focused on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. This position will support scientific aims of the inaugural Division of Brain and Cognitive Health Technology, which conducts cutting-edge research on the development, validation, and dissemination of technologies and methodologies for cognitive monitoring, neuropsychological assessment, and risk prediction in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

The Psychology Assistant will report to Division Director Laura Germine, who is the creator of the TestMyBrain digital research platform and a PI of the newly funded Open Measurement Network Initiative for AD/ADRD (NIA U24) and Trajectories of Risk and Cognitive Change in Mental Health (NIMH U01).