Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Grade: 20

Salary: $74,506-$89,747

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified M.S., M.S.W., or Ph.D., with 2-3 years of experience in substance use disorder research, to fill a full-time position of Clinical Research Coordinator who will contribute to the development and coordination of substance use disorders research together with multiple investigators on NIH-funded studies. The candidate will be involved in planning and coordinating studies to investigate the use of a long-acting naltrexone implant in individuals with opioid use disorder. The candidate will work collaboratively with Drs. Bisaga and Nunes on the development, implementation and daily operations of an NIH-sponsored research project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This Clinical Research Coordinator will work with investigators on NIH-funded clinical trials related to opioid use disorder.

The position involves participating in and completing research projects, including but not limited to coordination of IRB submissions, leading project meetings, managing study oversight and project documentation, budgeting, and training and supervision of research assistants.

Minimum Qualifications:

• S., M.S.W., or Ph.D. in an area relevant to medical science and mental health.
• Background and (2-3) years of practical experience in one or more of the following areas is required: substance use disorders; developing, executing, and managing research projects; communication with regulatory authorities
• At least (1) year of experience working with patients and/or participants with substance use disorders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with administrative components of research (e.g., preparing IRB documents and budgeting)
• Superb organizational skills, attention to detail, good judgment and the ability to work without continuous supervision
• Self-motivated with strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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.