Research Support Assistant, Level III
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $57,870 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Support eating disorder research studies operationally.
- Organize specimen collection and manage research data.
- Perform administrative duties for research unit.
- Requires Bachelor's degree or experience.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
About the role
Research Support Assistant, Level III
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Support Assistant, Level III. The successful candidate will contribute to the coordination of eating disorders and research studies, have basic computer skills including MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Full-time effort will be 100%.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This Research Support Assistant serves as a technician for the Eating Disorders Research Unit in the department of psychiatry. It is responsible for the primary operational support for studies, organizing research in collection of study related specimens, management of data, and other administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, or a related science, or a Bachelor's degree in a different field along with (2) years of professional research experience.
- Years of experience in a research setting and the ability to organize a large number of time-dependent tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in eating disorders research preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Work Location:
1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032
To Apply:
Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
About The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.:
The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key skills/competency
- Research Support Assistant
- Eating Disorders Research
- Data Management
- Specimen Collection
- Administrative Duties
- MS Office Suite
- Research Coordination
- Psychiatry Research
- Bilingual Spanish
- Scientific Research Experience
Skills & topics
- Research Support Assistant
- Research
- Assistant
- Data Management
- Specimen Collection
- Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders
- MS Office
- Bilingual Spanish
- Full-time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight research experience, specimen collection, and data management skills relevant to eating disorders research.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for mental health research and align your skills with RFMH's mission.
- Apply online: Submit your application directly through the RFMH careers portal at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/.
- Prepare for the interview: Be ready to discuss your research support experience and organizational abilities.
- Highlight bilingual skills: If applicable, emphasize your Spanish proficiency as a preferred qualification.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Research Support Assistant position at RFMH?
- The salary for the Research Support Assistant, Level III position at the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. ranges from $48,425 to $57,870 annually.
- What are the minimum educational requirements for this Research Support Assistant role?
- To qualify, you need a Bachelor's degree in a science field (biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, etc.) or a degree in another field with at least two years of professional research experience.
- Is previous experience in eating disorders research a strict requirement for this position?
- Previous experience in eating disorders research is preferred, but not a strict minimum requirement. Your overall research experience and ability to organize are also key.
- Does the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. offer remote work options for this role?
- The job description specifies a work location at 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, indicating this is an on-site position.
- What kind of administrative and technical duties are expected of the Research Support Assistant?
- The role involves operational support for studies, organizing the collection of study-related specimens, data management, and other administrative tasks within the Eating Disorders Research Unit.
- How should I submit my application for the Research Support Assistant job?
- Applications must be submitted exclusively through the RFMH careers website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Applications sent through other means will not be considered.
- What is the employment type for this Research Support Assistant position?
- This is a full-time position, with the effort being 100%.
- Does RFMH encourage applications from individuals with lived mental health experience?
- Yes, RFMH strongly encourages applicants with lived mental health experience to apply, aligning with their mission to support recovery.