Research Technician I

Job Title: Research Technician I Grade: 16 Salary: $60,413-$62,000 per year Location: 21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605 Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the collection of biomarker data (EEG/ERP/ECG, eye-tracking, and related measures) with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, including participant preparation, equipment setup, calibration, and in-person and remote real‑time monitoring of data quality. Process, label, organize, and conduct quality control on biomarker data, securely storing it in accordance with study protocols, IRB requirements, and institutional data security standards. Collaborate with faculty investigators specializing in EEG/ERP and eye‑tracking to receive training, troubleshoot technical issues, update software and hardware, ensuring consistent, high-quality biomarker collection. Work with a Behavior Specialist and under clinical leadership to administer testing protocols, social stories, communication tools, and individualized behavior plans to facilitate successful biomarker assessments. Support participants and families throughout research visits using developmentally appropriate, trauma‑informed, and participant‑centered approaches. Assist participants and families with troubleshooting remote data collection via wearable devices. Travel with faculty investigators to family meetings or off‑site locations to collect multimodal biomarkers and other assessment measures, which may include local travel, as well as evening or weekend work based on participant availability. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, psychology, public health, or a related field OR a combination of education and relevant research experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and/or adolescents in research, clinical, educational, or therapeutic settings. Preferred Qualifications One (1) or more years of hands‑on experience conducting EEG/ERP/ECG, eye‑tracking, or other psychophysiological or biomarker‑based data collection conducted in‑person or remotely. Prior experience working with children and/or adolescents with neurodevelopmental or developmental disabilities in a research or clinical setting. Demonstrated familiarity with IRB‑regulated research environments and human subjects research compliance. Familiarity with data entry software and willingness to learn basic scientific computing tools (e.g., Python or R) for data processing and organization. Demonstrated experience following structured research or clinical protocols and accurately documenting procedures and outcomes. Ability to learn and independently operate technical research equipment (e.g., EEG, eye‑tracking, or similar data collection systems) after training. Ability to work effectively with participants with developmental disabilities using developmentally appropriate communication strategies. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant. #J-18808-Ljbffr