Full-time Paid Weight Management Research Assistant at Montefiore Medical Group
Application Deadline:
Sun., Oct. 15
Organization:
Montefiore Medical Group
Position Description: Dr. Judith Wylie-Rosett and Dr. Melanie Jay are seeking a full-time research assistant to join the team and assist with implementation of a primary care-based clinical trial at Montefiore Medical Group and the VA Hospital. The team is conducting research aimed to improve the treatment and prevention of obesity in primary care.
Responsibilities include:
Understanding objectives of the study, surveys, and other material used
Identifying eligible patients from the electronic health record
Contacting potential candidates in compliance with Human Subjects research requirements
Screening, recruiting, and obtaining informed consent from eligible patients
Obtaining baseline measures and weight
Interviewing participants to obtain data and entering data into database
Assisting in development and distribution of recruitment materials
Assisting study coordinator with setting up meetings and participating in the meetings
Assisting with IRB procedures
Performing other administrative duties as necessary
Position Requirements:
Six months to 1 year clerical experience required
BA or BS in Psychology or other health-related field preferred
Strong interpersonal, writing, and computer skills
Ability to be a team player and take directives from team leaders
Ability to pay attention to detail and manage time
Ability to be compassionate, empathetic, non-judgemental, motived, and an active listener
Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) required
Experience with data collection, data management, and/or IRB or grant materials and applications, a plus
Ability to work in the Bronx and commute to Manhattan required
Time Commitment: Full-time
Compensation: $19.45 per hour
Apply: To apply, please email resume, cover letter (expressing relevant areas of interest), one reference contact, and date available to start to Adefunke Ajenikoko. Please include "Research Assistant Position" in the subject line of the email. Adefunke.Ajenikoko@gmail.com
