Psychology Assistant I

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, NY is seeking a dedicated research assistant to support neuropsychological studies. You will administer and score assessments, conduct participant interviews, and help ensure data integrity across study protocols.

This role collaborates with a statistical team, reviews literature, maintains research databases in Excel, and prepares grant-related documentation for IRB submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Coursework in Psychology preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel

SPSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Coursework in Psychology preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required; Coursework in Psychology preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

Skills and Comptencies

Proficient in Excel. Knowledge of Statistical Program SPSS preferred.

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

$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.

ABOUT US

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