Research Support Specialist - N.11
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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or related field by the start date of the position. Experience working on a research study or with patients.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree (orforeign equivalent or higher). Experience working on a research study. Experience working with vulnerable populations. Scientific publications or presentations. Experience with Microsoft Office.Brief Description of Duties:The Research Support Specialist (RSS) will be part of a study team dedicated to improving the lives of those with mental illness. The RSS will collaborate with clinicians, image analysts and researchers in the Center for Understanding Biology using Imaging Technology (CUBIT). Within CUBIT, multiple brain imaging studies, sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and other funding agencies, are performed to better understand, diagnose and treat psychiatric illnesses like major depressive disorder.The Research Support Specialist (RSS) will manage a study funded by the NIMH. The goal of the study is to understand the biology of depression. The RSS will work with research participants including participants with and without major depressive disorder. The RSS will be a key member of the CUBIT research team. Their work will include recruiting participants, explaining the research study, performing screenings and scheduling participant appointments. The RSS will also carefully maintain participant data in an electronic and written form (database and documents) and ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Board policies. The CUBIT environment is cutting-edge, collaborative and educational. Working hours are flexible. Following their CUBIT experience and training, those in the RSS position have high success rates in acceptance to doctoral programs, nursing and medical schools.Duties:Recruit, screen and schedule research participantsMonitoring research participants and ensuring their safety and comfort.Ensuring that supplies are present and available for the research study.Present participant progress to the study team, including clinicians and researchers.Communicating with the Institutional Review Board (IRB)Processing blood samples using aseptic techniques (training is provided).Documenting research encountersOther duties: As assignedSpecial notes:The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) ###-#### or visitOEA.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Actacopy of our crime statistics can be viewedhere.Visit ourWHY WORK HEREpage to learn about thetotal rewardswe offer.SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.Job Number:2404322Official Job Title:Research Support SpecialistJob Field:Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)Primary Location:US-NY-Stony BrookDepartment/Hiring Area:Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthSchedule:Full-timeShift:Day ShiftShift Hours:9:00am-5:00pmPosting Start Date:Dec 2, 2024Posting End Date:Dec 17, 2024, 4:59:00 AMSalary:$35,000-$45,000Appointment Type:RegularSalary Grade:N11SBU Area:The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook#J-18808-Ljbffr