Research Coordinator

Job Title: Research Coordinator

Grade: 11

Salary: $46,021-$54,975

Research Foundation for mental Hygiene Inc is seeking a motivated, full-time research coordinator in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NYSPI to assist with studies related to the use of psychedelics in clinical subjects. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research at the intersection of psychiatry and novel therapeutics. The Research Coordinator will play a central role in study implementation, regulatory management, participant coordination, and day-to-day trial operations

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain and organize regulatory documentation and study records
• Develop and manage research databases within REDCap/Qualtrics, and mHealth systems
• Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, and retention
• Oversee daily study operations and ensure protocol adherence
• Conduct literature reviews to support study development and manuscripts
• Train and supervise research assistants and volunteers
• Support lab operations and study logistics - Coordinate dosing day logistics, including room setup and turnover
• Interface with pharmacy staff, assist with prescriptions, and prepare medication kits
• Support data visualization/dashboard development for interim analyses
• Assist with data analysis in collaboration with a statistician
• Prepare presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts - Contribute to grant preparation and submissions

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• (2+) years Prior clinical research experience, ideally with database management
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in preferably in life sciences, psychology, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• (2+) years' experience with IRB processes and regulatory documentation
• (2+) years' experience working with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms
• (2+) years' experience working in clinical trials or psychiatric research
• Interest in psychedelic science, behavioral health, or neuropsychiatric conditions
• Comfort in patient-facing roles and sensitive clinical settings
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced research environment

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.