Research Coordinator, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Must be bilingual in Spanish and English

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes is seeking a Research Coordinator to support a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies and trials. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day study activities, including recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, data collection, study visits, and regulatory support. The Research Coordinator works closely with investigators, research staff, patients, and families, and serves as a liaison with the IRB, sponsors, and funding agencies. The ideal candidate will help ensure research is conducted efficiently and in compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, and institutional requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health, or equivalent in a related discipline.
• 0-1 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under direction of supervision.
• Ability to operate research-related equipment.
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Internet applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an academic medical center environment.
• Prior experience working with Research Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen potential participants by applying knowledge of study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Support recruitment and enrollment goals through outreach, collaboration with providers and internal teams, chart review, and community engagement.
• Discuss study opportunities with patients and families, obtain informed consent, schedule initial visits, and gather relevant information from medical records, referrals, and other recruitment sources.
• Review screening and enrollment documentation with the Principal Investigator, including eligibility, consent, and participant willingness to enroll.
• Collect patient information for research projects, which may include abstracting data from patient charts (e.g., laboratory or diagnostic test results, surgical/radiation treatments delivered, adverse drug reactions, etc.), abstracting data for publications, or collecting data from outside physician's offices.
• Use tools such as calendars, schedules, and tracking logs to facilitate data collection.
• Audit and update databases or case report forms.
• Prepare for and conduct study visits, obtaining and documenting information within the specified timeframe.
• Maintain awareness of study regulatory status and assist in keeping regulatory documents up-to-date.
• Perform ongoing informed consent and follow up regularly with patients/subjects, reminding them of visits and compliance.
• Update and submit necessary documents to the NYU Institutional Review Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials, and other appropriate parties to obtain approval for human subjects research.
• Secure accurate signatures and forward documents and/or forms to the appropriate destination.
• Prepare and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials and provide other information in a timely manner, as necessary.
• Perform clinical responsibilities as per protocol, such as taking vital signs, measuring weight and height, phlebotomy, operating a centrifuge, and handling, storing, and shipping specimens.
• Participate in clinical training and didactic competency tests to perform basic procedures.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development and demonstrate proof of ongoing research education and learning.
• Gather and compile data and assist in preparing data for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Provide reports to necessary parties (e.g., the principal investigator, sponsoring agency) on study progress as needed.
• Conduct primary analysis of collected data.
• Formulate, prepare databases, and generate preliminary measurement reports for review.
• Assist in the preparation of research applications and related activities such as grant submissions, study site initiation, or study site visits.
• Collect and organize required paperwork.
• Follow up and coordinate the resolution of all issues with sponsors.
• Participate in special projects, quality improvement efforts, and perform other duties as required.
• May require local travel to other NYU Langone campuses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Robust support system for any stage of life
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level