Research Coordinator/Lab Manager Position

New York-based Tech Startup Happify's research division is looking for a BA-level Research Coordinator/Lab Manager to work in the Soho office or remotely. Happify is a large online (web- and smartphone-based) platform with over 3 million registrants. We do research on the large-scale promotion of well-being and resilience in consumer, employer, and health care settings. See details below, and please feel free to forward to other listservs, colleagues, etc. Questions about the position can be directed to Acacia Parks (acacia@happify.com).

 

Job Title: Research Coordinator/Lab Manager

Happify (www.happify.com, www.happifyhealth.com)

New York, NY

 

Full-time with benefits, could be on-site in Soho office or work remotely. Title negotiable depending on experience. Applicants should only apply if they are seeking a commitment of 2+ years.

 

Qualifications:

·         BA in psychology or related field with interest in experimental/intervention research and using technology for behavior change. Research experience strongly preferred.

·         Experience with data entry and analysis in SPSS (experience working with tools like SPSS-AMOS, R, Mplus, or Matlab a plus but not required).

·         Familiarity with process of submitting IRB protocols and journal articles; must be confident drafting IRB protocols with minimal oversight and communicating with IRBs/journal editors

·         Familiarity with PsycInfo and other search databases- Proficiency with scientific writing and copy editing, including fluency with APA and AMA citation styles.

·         Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to pick up new research-related skills quickly (e.g. using mTurk or SurveyMonkey, interacting with the web-based Happify admin tools).

 

Duties:

1) Handles administrative aspects of research, such as:

·         aids in manuscript preparation and submission (potential to be mentored towards co-authorship in

·         manages mTurk studies and other data collection

·         monitors enrollment and retention in studies, alerting supervisors of problems

·         responds to inquiries from potential and current participants

·         creates and maintains entries in clinicaltrials.gov

·         writes, submits, and revises IRB applications

·         manages workflow for the study, making sure all details are handled

·         handles and tracks participant payment

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2) Works directly with Chief Scientist and Chief Data Scientist to provide support to sales and content teams

·         helps perform literature searches in new areas that senior team members need to understand and prepare digestible summaries.

·         keeps track of new research on the science of well-being as it comes out and selects candidates for Happify Daily/Infographic content, to be evaluated by the Chief Scientist + Head of Content

 

 

Interested applicants should submit a resume or CV along with a cover letter BRIEFLY outlining relevant work/volunteer/course experiences that are relevant to the qualifications above, and a bit about why they are interested in the position. Please clearly state whether you would be on-site, remote, or either. Scientific writing sample and phone interview will be requested for second round candidates. Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. Email inquiries and applications to Chief Scientist Acacia Parks at acacia@happify.com.