Core Research Associate I-Shared Research Resources Neuropathology Brain Bank
About The Position
The Neuropathology Brain Bank & Research CoRE is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Core Research Associate I to participate in clinical and translational research related to the neurology and neuropathology of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The individual will interface with teams of neurologists, neuropathologists, and basic scientists, making the position ideal for someone interested in exploring the underlying mechanisms of these devastating brain diseases. The individual will report directly to the supervising neurologists and neuropathologists at both sites and participate in clinical and translational research related to Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The position will include on-site duties at both the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and at the Regional Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at the James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center. The Neuropathology Brain Bank & Research CoRE is an Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Dean’s Center of Research Excellence. We focus on the brain donation process and research support of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementias, movement disorders, and traumatic brain injury. This includes speaking to potential donors and gathering clinical history, processing the brain tissue in multiple states, performing and analyzing histology, autopsy report writing, and molecular/genetic analysis. Additionally, we distribute human brain tissue and perform histology services for outside researchers.
Requirements
- Bachelors 1 year in research environment OR Masters in relevant field
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language fluency
- Familiarity with REDCap, electronic medical records (Epic and VA CPRS), and HIPAA regulations
- Experience with the preparation of IRB protocols and other regulatory paperwork
- Prior experience with the administration of research questionnaires
Responsibilities
- Screening and recruitment of potential research participants, scheduling research appointments, and obtaining informed consent for research studies and a brain donor registry
- Checking vital signs and administering research questionnaires
- Collection, processing, and transportation of blood and other biological samples (training will be provided)
- Chart abstraction, data collection, and data entry into spreadsheets and databases, including REDCap
- Coordination of brain donation to the Mount Sinai Neuropathology Brain Bank
- Preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents and other regulatory paperwork
- Extracting data for statistical analysis
- Assistance with literature searches, presentations, and publications
- Ordering equipment and supplies as needed for patient care and clinical research
- Interfacing with clinicians and researchers at VA sites and Mount Sinai Hospital
- Additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
