Psychology Assistant - Bilingual

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).