Research Assistant II
About The Position
The clinical research assistant will assist on various investigator initiated studies with Dr. William Long. Studies will include outcomes from smart implants for total hip and knee replacements. This is a one year commitment. Responsibilities may include: Screening and maintaining screening logs for low-risk interventional or interaction prospective studies Obtaining informed consent from study participants Maintain compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines, including submitting CRP and IRB initial applications, amendments, and continuing reviews Interact with clinical staff, academic collaborators, and industry collaborators Perform data entry and quality control Working with biostats department to analyze clinical data, including data from the Persona IQ patient database Assisting PI with drafting abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication and conference submissions Assisting in the development of new study protocols and grant applications Necessary Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience drafting peer-reviewed abstracts and publications in orthopaedics Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Strong writing ability and interest in clinical research The successful applicant for the position will be a motivated and organized individual who is able to perform a variety of different tasks essential to maintain the registry. He or she will be proactive and approachable, as well as flexible, as the job description may evolve as studies progress. The individual will have access to the medical records of patients and should appreciate this privilege while maintaining strict confidentiality with all patient medical data. He or she will also have strong communication skills, as this role involves interfacing directly with patients and other essential research staff. Is responsible for communicating in an effective manner with management, clinical staff, and patients at HSS. May be asked to conduct procedures in the operating room including, but not limited to sample collection.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience drafting peer-reviewed abstracts and publications in orthopaedics
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong writing ability and interest in clinical research
- motivated and organized individual
- able to perform a variety of different tasks essential to maintain the registry
- proactive and approachable
- flexible
- strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Screening and maintaining screening logs for low-risk interventional or interaction prospective studies
- Obtaining informed consent from study participants
- Maintain compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines, including submitting CRP and IRB initial applications, amendments, and continuing reviews
- Interact with clinical staff, academic collaborators, and industry collaborators
- Perform data entry and quality control
- Working with biostats department to analyze clinical data, including data from the Persona IQ patient database
- Assisting PI with drafting abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication and conference submissions
- Assisting in the development of new study protocols and grant applications
- Communicating in an effective manner with management, clinical staff, and patients at HSS
- Conduct procedures in the operating room including, but not limited to sample collection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
