Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 3, Nathan Kline Research Institute, Institutional Review Board department, P26525
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is a dedicated research facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) located on the grounds of Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, NY. NKI is affiliated with the New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), located in midtown Manhattan. Applications are currently being invited for a full-time Research Scientist 3 position in our Institutional Review Board department.
The Research Strategy Specialist (RSS) assists researchers throughout the life cycle of a research project. The RSS guides researchers through varying departments within the research infrastructure by serving as a resource as the project moves through the four phases of the projects life cycle: inception, startup, maintenance, and closeout. Individuals in the RSS team will aid with the initial, modification, or closing submissions for research proposals. They will assist in contacting the appropriate parties for negotiation of award agreements and management of non-financial post-award actions. The incumbents will work closely with the IRB, Compliance, and the RFMH/OMH Grants and Contracts offices across the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) entity to assure continued guidance for researchers. Working under the direction of the OMH Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) lead, the RSS will develop, refine, and implement policies and procedures that provide personalized assistance to OMH researchers.
Additionally, the RSS will act as a liaison between the IRB, Compliance, and the RFMH/OMH Grants and Contracts offices to ensure all grant congruence requirements are met and are consistent with varying department submissions and approvals.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to guidance on oversight of studies posted on the ClinicalTrials.gov site, and assistance with the development/implementation of education for research investigators and study staff.
The responsibilities of the RSS are divided based on the phase of a project
Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Inception Phase: The Research Strategy Specialist will provide researchers guidance on relevant factors that should be considered as they plan a research project. Information will be provided related to departments to consult with and information that should be prepared prior to submission of a proposed human subject research project, including but not limited to consents, advertisements, and plans for accessing data.
o Assistance to the research community will include providing guidance on human and non-human research concepts, directing researchers to the appropriate IRB representatives to obtain official outcomes, and providing information on pertinent New York state, OMH, RFMH, and facility requirements, laws, and regulations.
o Assistance will also be provided to guide researchers towards the appropriate local resources for obtaining Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and other contracts that may be required to establish or maintain proprietary.
• Startup Phase: The Research Strategy Specialist will advise researchers on:
o Strategies to mitigate risks throughout the study implementation and conduct.
o Advisement on appropriate ancillary documentation and other federal, state, and institutional requirements for submission.
o Provision of real-time training as researchers complete Site Initiation Visits and initiate enrollment.
o Facilitation and completion of ongoing requirements for clinicaltrails.gov reporting
For funded projects, the Research Strategy Specialist will work with research teams to ensure grant congruency processes between IRB and grant administration.
• Maintenance Phase: The Research Strategy Specialist will be available as a resource to discuss possible changes in a study to ensure that alterations are considered by the research team with the same comprehensive plan that was taken at initiation. They will confirm that changes that occur in funding are translated to the protocol, serving as one resource in confirming continued grant congruence.
• Close out Phase: The Research Strategy Specialist will be available as a resource to provide information on close out requirements which can include record retention requirements, reporting, and follow up to federal programs or agencies.
Telecommuting is currently allowed at 50% at the discretion of the supervisor but is subject to change by the Governor's Office and the NYS Office of Mental Health.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications according to Civil Service standards:
Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree and four years of professional research experience** in an appropriate field.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated understanding of federal regulations and agency guidelines for human subjects, including HHS, FDA, HIPAA, FERPA, and other agency specific regulations (such as DOD, DoED, NIH, etc.)
• Detailed working knowledge of regulatory requirements for the protection of human subjects of biomedical and behavioral research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to efficiently interconnect HRPP stakeholders
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org
Address
Street Nathan Kline Research Institute
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH 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 OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.