Job Description
Job Title: Research Project Manager
Grade: 18
Salary: $66,227-$79,664
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Full-time Research Project Manager position. The full-time Research Project Manager will work in the Cannabis Research Laboratory on several ongoing and upcoming NIDA-funded clinical trials. This individual must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills, attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work without continuous supervision are critical components of this position. Flexible work schedule (occasional evenings and weekends) is needed. Must be meticulous in carrying out research protocols and enjoy working with human research participants. Must have experience with various software programs (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, REDcap). The hours for this position are as follows: Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm; occasional evenings (3:30-11:30pm) and weekends (daytime/evening) anticipated approximately 1-2x per month. - Flexible availability required (position includes occasional evening and weekend shifts)
Duties and Responsibilities:
This Research Project Manager will work with investigators on NIH-funded clinical trials related to cannabis use in human volunteers.
The position involves implementing research projects, including but not limited to protocol development, coordination and maintenance of IRB submissions, participating in project meetings, managing study oversight and regulatory documentation, and providing training and supervision of research assistants.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and (3) years of relevant experience working on large federal-grant or industry-sponsored studies.
- (2) years of experience in behavioral science research required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least (3) years of experience with behavioral science and human subject research.
- At least (2) years of experience with data entry, database use, and research experience.
- At least (2) years of experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and REDCap.
- Please include a one-page cover letter with your application, and contact information for two professional references.
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.
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 – Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.