Research Assistant-Geriatrics

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in White Plains is seeking a Research Assistant-Geriatrics to support NIH and foundation-funded studies on mood disorders in middle-aged and older adults. The role involves on-site screening, assessments, EEG administration, and data handling across hospital and community settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in psychology, prior research experience, and familiarity with common research instruments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related discipline preferred.
• Prior research experience is a plus.
• Experience administering psychological instruments helpful.
• Experience with clinical populations is desired.
• Experience with EEGs helpful.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Access, PowerPoint, Endnote, Medline, PsycInfo and library resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screens and recruits study subjects on-site and in the community.
• Performs on-site structured clinical assessments to aid in diagnosis.
• Administers research battery of measures on depression, suicidality, cognition, medical comorbidity, physical functioning, social support, etc.
• Participates in in-patient rounds to recruit subjects and conducts research assessments on in-patient units.
• Administers EEG and computerized tasks to participants.
• Develops and prepares data collection sheets according to protocol requirements.
• Reviews data for accuracy and maintains records of study data and assists in data entry.
• Tracks patients over time for follow-up assessments.
• Attends team meetings to gather and present information.
• Assists in preparation of research documentation including IRB protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related discipline

Tools

MS Word

Access

PowerPoint

EndNote

Medline

PsycInfo

Job description

Title: Research Assistant-Geriatrics

Location: White Plains

Org Unit: Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry

Work Days

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $24.29 - $27.09

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under general supervision, assists in performance of NIH and foundation funded research studies in treatment of mood disorders in middle aged and older adults.

Job Responsibilities

• Screens and recruits potential study subjects on-site and within the community.
• Performs on-site structured clinical assessments to assist in determination of patient diagnosis.
• Administers research battery of measures on depression severity, suicidal ideation, cognitive functioning, medical comorbidity, physical functioning, social support, etc.
• Participates in in-patient unit rounds to recruit subjects and conducts research assessments on in-patient units.
• Administers EEG and computerized tasks to participants.
• Develops and prepares data collection sheets according to protocol requirements.
• Reviews data for accuracy, maintains records of study data and assists in data entry.
• Tracks patients over time for follow-up assessments.
• Attends team meetings to gather and present information.
• Assists in preparation of research documentation including IRB protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

• Bachelors degree in psychology or related discipline preferred.
• Prior research experience a plus.
• Prior experience administering psychological instruments helpful.
• Prior experience with clinical populations desired.
• Prior experience in administering EEGs helpful.
• Familiarity with software including MS Word, Access, PowerPoint, Endnote, and Medline, PsychInfo, and other library resources a plus.
• EEG certification or CPR certification is not required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Superior interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Position is based in White Plains, NY and requires some travel to the Manhattan site and to Montefiore in the Bronx.

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