Research Assistant I

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

2d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the synchronization of research activities under the direction of the Director and serves as a liaison between the clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants. Provide overall administrative & study specific support for research activities including but not limited to: providing timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project as well as participating stakeholders. This position will contribute to Arthroplasty research through: -Literature reviews -Data collection & entry -Aid in the development and build of Clinical Research Forms -Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process for low risk prospective studies) -Assures that research is done in an accurate, efficient manner while following all GCP guidelines. -Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate. Facilitates completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.) Assists in patient care coordination by assuring the completion of research specific protocols integrate well with the patient’s clinical episode of care if the protocol requires Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR and CJRC grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Arthroplasty research.

Requirements

Scientific background required.
Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience.
0-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks).
Superior oral and written communications skills.
Prior research experience
Prior Epic experience
Prior hospital experience
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice
Excellent communication skills
Proficient use of computers and software (specifically Microsoft based tools

Nice To Haves

Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization.
Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the synchronization of research activities under the direction of the Director and serves as a liaison between the clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants.
Provide overall administrative & study specific support for research activities including but not limited to: providing timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project as well as participating stakeholders.
Contribute to Arthroplasty research through literature reviews, data collection & entry, and aiding in the development and build of Clinical Research Forms.
Participate in the recruitment process, including conducting the informed consent process for low risk prospective studies.
Assure that research is done in an accurate, efficient manner while following all GCP guidelines.
Ensure that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.
Facilitate completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.).
Assist in patient care coordination by assuring the completion of research specific protocols integrate well with the patient’s clinical episode of care if the protocol requires.
Maintain and enhance professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR and CJRC grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Arthroplasty research.