Assistant Research Scientist

Grade 14

$23.17 - $29.87 per hour

Approximately16 Hours Weekly

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill an Assistant Research Scientist position in the Molecular Genetics Laboratory. The applicant should have a strong background in Psychology/Biology, and experience working in a research environment. This Assistant Research Scientist will serve as a research coordinator for the study on Autonomic and Sensory Dysfunction in FMR1 Conditions. This candidate will be responsible for coordinating subject recruitment, working closely with the genetic counselors and prenatal testing referring physicians. The candidate should also have prior experience conducting phone-based surveys and have excellent verbal and writing communication skills and relevant knowledge-based expertise on fragile X topics relating to this project. To be successful in this role the candidate should have excellent computer skills, including MS Office, Excel, Word, and Access. This is a grant-based hourly position for approximately 16 hours per week.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assistant Research Scientist will work closely with the Fragile X research team members and share the responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

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  Assist in compiling and verification of contact lists.
• Communicate with referring professionals to establish connections with potential study participants.
• Provide study information for potential participants.
• Coordinate communications with research teams at the collaborating institutions for recruitment and assessment schedules.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
• 1 year of experience in relevant field or 30 Graduate Hours.
• At least four months of experience conducting phone-based surveys
• At least five years of experience with the use of computers (including MS Office, Excel, Word, and Access.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research lab-related experience in the field of Fragile X syndrome.

In accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health regulations, RFMH employees are required to be fully vaccinated.

Location: 1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter no later than May 24, 2023, on our website at: https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVR