Psychology Assistant - Bilingual

Voices for Voices; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychology Assistant will support the development and execution of studies focused on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The role involves conducting neuropsychological assessments, participant interviews, data review, and collaboration with the statistical team to ensure data integrity and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Proficiency in English and Spanish or Albanian is required, with a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required; psychology coursework preferred.
• Experience in neuroscience/psychology labs desirable.
• Proficiency with Excel, SPSS, and MATLAB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and scores neuropsychological assessments per study protocols.
• Performs participant interviews using standardized techniques.
• Reviews and audits data for accuracy; follows up to resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborates with statistical team on analyses.
• Supports literature reviews for research and manuscripts.
• Maintains research databases and IRB submission documentation.
• Possible off-site visits and bilingual communication in English/Spanish or Albanian.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Psychology coursework preferred

Tools

Excel

SPSS

MATLAB

Job description

Psychology Assistant - Bilingual

US-NY-Einstein/Resnick - Bronx

Job ID: 2026-18324

Employee Classification: 1199 Union

Department: Neurology

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Hiring Rate: 30.79

Post Probationary Rate: 31.32

Job Rate: 32.62

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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

Hiring Rate:

30.79

Post Probationary Rate:

31.32

Job Rate:

32.62

Minimum Salary Range:

USD $30.79/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range:

USD $30.79/Hr.

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