Research Psychologist I

Job DetailsDescriptionPosition Definition:Research Psychologist will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and with Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) staff to enroll (including consent) study participants and study partners into the Together Exploring Aging Minds (TEAM-ADNI) sub-study. She/he will administer standardized cognitive/neuropsychological tests and other research assessments to consented participants, perform data entry, and complete other duties related to participant data tracking and study operations and oversight. This is a fully remote position.Essential FunctionsAssist with subject enrollment, phone screening and phone consenting of prospective participants and study partners; work with the team to schedule research subjects; interview participants and their study partners; collect demographic, medical history, cognitive, and clinical data.Schedule and organize participant visits to Quest Diagnostics for specific study procedures: blood collection, urine collection.Collect neuropsychological data, and operate all relevant software used for data collection and recording. Conduct data entry with high fidelity.Maintain and update databases, subject information documentation, and subject payment forms as needed.Attend internal meetings as well as regular project and/or team meetings. Will also meet with supervisor on regular basis to provide updates.Perform other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree in an associated field, preferred: Master's Degree in an associated fieldPreferred: 3-4 Years of experience in a clinical research settingPrevious experience administering neuropsychological tests (CDR, MoCA, GDS, etc.)Previous experience talking with prospective study participants, explaining complex study procedures, and consenting participantsGood organizational and computer skills; exceptional accuracy and attention to detailAbility to work with minimal supervision; ability to work well as part of a teamComfort interviewing, and talking with participants on the phoneAbility to work respectfully and diplomatically with a diverse cohort of participant, caregiver, faculty, and staff at all levelsPreferred: bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience administering neuropsychological tests and other study tasks in Spanish is a plus.Preferred: Prior experience working with individuals from lower socioeconomic and educational backgroundsWorking Conditions/EnvironmentThe work environment for this position is fully remote/work from home. The incumbent may sustain posture in a standing or seated position and may utilize a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.VA Onboarding RequirementsNCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), which requires all candidates to complete SFVA onboarding in addition to NCIRE's onboarding process. The SFVA is a federal agency that requires a federal background check, occupational health clearance, vaccines and immunizations, and drug testing for certain positions. Drug testing may include screening for marijuana which remains an illegal substance according to federal law. The failure to pass required drug testing will disqualify candidates from employment.The base wage range for this position is $47.54 - $73.71per hour. The wage actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration. Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.