Associate Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

3h • $66,300 - $69,451 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a 175-year history of training physicians and scientists. As part of NYU Langone Health, it is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and patient care. The institution values equity, inclusion, and the diverse talents of its faculty, staff, and students.

This role involves providing basic to moderate coordination for research studies at the Medical Center. Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, data collection, and study coordination. The position also entails intra-operative monitoring and serving as a liaison with the IRB and funding agencies. The Associate Research Coordinator ensures accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices and HIPAA, interfaces with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators, and works under general supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health, or an equivalent related discipline.
• 0-1 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective oral, written, and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under the direction of supervision.
• Ability to operate research-related equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Internet applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Prior experience working with Research Protocols.
• Experience working in an academic medical center environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the informed consent process and ensures patient/subject understanding of study requirements.
• Follows up with patients/subjects regarding visits and compliance.
• May require competency in performing EKG, phlebotomy, centrifuge, and handling/storing/shipping specimens, with in-house training and certification provided.
• Engages in ongoing continuing education in research development, providing yearly proof of research education.
• Gathers, compiles, and assists in analyzing data for presentations to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Provides progress reports to the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, and other necessary parties.
• Conducts primary analysis of collected data.
• Formulates, prepares databases, and generates preliminary measurement reports for PI review.
• Assists in the preparation of grant applications, including developing proposals and fundraising activities.
• Collects and organizes paperwork for grant submissions.
• Follows up and coordinates resolution of issues related to progress reports to sponsors.
• May develop draft budgets and submit them to the Principal Investigator.
• Assists in the preparation of funding reports to agencies.
• Helps identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and conducts research as assigned.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Updates and submits necessary documents to the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials, and other parties for human subjects research approval.
• Secures accurate signatures and forwards documents/forms to the appropriate destination.
• May prepare and submit monthly enrollment statistics and other information to the Office of Clinical Trials.
• Collects patient information for research projects, which may include abstracting data from patient charts, for publications, or from outside physician offices.
• Uses tools to facilitate data collection (e.g., calendars, schedules, tracking logs).
• Audits and updates databases or case report forms.
• Conducts study visits, obtains, and documents information within specified timeframes.
• Conducts preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for reports.
• Screens potential patients/subjects for study eligibility and schedules initial visits.
• Researches and gathers information from medical records, physician referrals, advertisements, and schedules visits for patient/subject evaluation.
• Reviews screening process elements with the Principal Investigator, including inclusion/exclusion criteria, informed consent, documentation, and patient/subject willingness to participate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Robust support system for any stage of life.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level