Research Assistant I
About The Position
How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise. Supports clinical research activities by coordinating informed consent, patient recruitment, and protocol-driven study procedures. Collects and manages clinical and observational data, assists with IRB submissions and regulatory compliance, and helps ensure studies meet enrollment and quality standards. Collaborates with investigators and multidisciplinary teams, contributes to data analysis and reporting, and supports audit readiness while maintaining adherence to ethical and institutional guidelines.
Requirements
- Scientific background required.
- Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and conducts the informed consent process on department research studies (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training; provided by institution).
- Manages data collection specific to research studies including but not limited to the performance of observational measurements for department research studies, collection of clinical data from patients directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol. This includes the supervision of multidisciplinary teams involved in the successful conduct of the study.
- Spearheads efforts to meet patient enrollment targets related to independent research studies. To that end, develops and implements various recruitment strategies.
- Under supervision from Research Manager manages and executes IRB submissions for initial approvals, re-approvals, amendments, while ensuring timeliness and accuracy of submissions and no lapses in approvals for the study.
- Compiles and assists in final analyses of data in preparation for a presentation, sponsor/regulatory agency and publications with guidance from the study investigator
- Assists the Principal Investigator in departmental audits as well as external audits performed by representatives of the sponsor for each clinical research project assigned. Consults with HSS research administration staff for guidance on these activities.
- Collaborates with the research team and research administration, as needed, to ensure that research subjects are treated in accordance with all mandated requirements. Ensures that standards regarding subject registration, protocol specific tests, and required documentation are adhered to. Reports deviations as appropriate and resolves issues when possible. Escalates issues to supervisor as needed.
- Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, professional affiliations, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of research data management.
- A qualified candidate has the ability to communicate in an effective manner with management, clinical staff, external sponsors and patients at HSS.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
