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. We are looking for a research assistant to work with Joseph Lane, MD and Jeri Nieves, PhD as a clinical research assistant and research coordinator on various studies in the realm of metabolic bone disease. The successful applicant must be available for at least a FULL 24 months. Depending on which studies are active, specific duties can include: Recruit patients into research protocols Obtain consent from study participants Maintain compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB) Administer questionnaires to patients in person, by mail, and by phone Act as a liaison between physicians, physician’s office staff, and study participants Coordinate patient visits with physician schedules Be a contact person for patients to call regarding questions regarding study protocols Create case report forms for each study Create REDCap database/data entry into REDCap Data entry into an electronic database Obtain tissue samples as required Help create abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations of study results Assist in grant submission and creation of study protocols Occasionally scribe for Dr. Lane during patient visits Assist with small animal (i.e. mice) surgeries, monitor animals, and perform biomechanical analyses such as gait and range of motion testing The successful applicant for the position of Research Assistant will be an organized individual who is able to conduct clinical research studies. He or she will be flexible, as the job description may evolve as studies progress. The Research Assistant will have access to the medical records of patients and should appreciate this privilege, maintaining strict confidentiality with all patient medical data. The Research Assistant will also have good interpersonal skills, as he or she will be interfacing directly with patients on a routine basis. The applicant must be available on site at the hospital. Dr. Lane and Dr. Nieves would like an applicant who has aspirations in the medical field. To apply, please complete the application in Workday AND email a CV, unofficial transcript, cover letter (addressed to Dr. Lane and Dr. Nieves) to: Erin Sullivan ([email protected]) and Nicholas Haddad ([email protected])
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry
- Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Excellent writing skills
- The applicant must be available on site at the hospital.
- The successful applicant must be available for at least a FULL 24 months.
Responsibilities
- Recruit patients into research protocols
- Obtain consent from study participants
- Maintain compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
- Administer questionnaires to patients in person, by mail, and by phone
- Act as a liaison between physicians, physician’s office staff, and study participants
- Coordinate patient visits with physician schedules
- Be a contact person for patients to call regarding questions regarding study protocols
- Create case report forms for each study
- Create REDCap database/data entry into REDCap
- Data entry into an electronic database
- Obtain tissue samples as required
- Help create abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations of study results
- Assist in grant submission and creation of study protocols
- Occasionally scribe for Dr. Lane during patient visits
- Assist with small animal (i.e. mice) surgeries, monitor animals, and perform biomechanical analyses such as gait and range of motion testing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
