Per Diem (Clinical) Research Associate - Bilingual Spanish preferred

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a leading medical institution dedicated to advancing medical education, scientific research, and patient care. We are seeking a Research Associate to join our team. This per diem position involves clinical research data collection, interaction with human subjects, and data maintenance, excluding bench science research. The role offers flexible scheduling with variable hours, including early morning and evening shifts, based on study needs and candidate availability. The position requires working collaboratively with a team of full-time Research Associates, a Project Manager, and other study staff. Primary work will be conducted in dialysis centers across New York City, with occasional assignments in inpatient, outpatient, or other clinical settings. The role also includes training new staff and trainees after an initial period.

Requirements

• College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences.
• A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-person and remote (over the phone, email, or text) patient recruitment, data collection, and follow-up visits of participants enrolled in clinical trials and cohort studies.
• Conducts chart abstractions to ascertain clinical data.
• Administers behavioral, exercise and other interventions.
• Reports enrollment, follow-up, and retention rates for clinical trials and cohort studies.
• Prepares and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical trials and cohort studies.
• Performs specimen processing and storage.
• Maintains study databases by entering, cleaning, and verifying data for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinates communication between study sites, clinical staff, and research team members to ensure protocol adherence and timely data collection.
• Participates in study team meetings and contributes to protocol development, recruitment strategies, regulatory submissions, and process improvement discussions.
• Assists in the development and pilot testing of study instruments, surveys, and data collection tools.
• Prepares study materials such as recruitment flyers, participant packets, and consent forms.
• Schedules and documents study visits, maintaining detailed logs for tracking participant flow and study progress.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for presentations and publications.
• Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional policies related to participant safety, confidentiality, and data management.
• Monitors study supplies and coordinates with laboratory and clinical teams to ensure proper inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with quality assurance activities, including source document verification and internal audits.
• Supports grant and budget tracking, including study reimbursements and invoicing for multicenter projects.
• After a period of time working with the research team, the candidate will be expected to train newly hired Research Associates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in the study design, data collection, blood processing technique, and other aspects of the research.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level