Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2h

About The Position

The Research Coordinator will provide moderate to advanced coordination for research studies at the Medical Center, assisting with recruitment, enrollment, research data collection, and study coordination for human subjects research and xenotransplantation initiatives. This role acts as a liaison with internal and external funding agencies, ensuring research protocols are executed accurately according to Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients/subjects, Principal Investigators, Research Teams, and sponsors. The coordinator will directly interact with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators for clinical trials, and establish liaisons with various Medical Center parties including Research Nurses, Pharmacists, Program Managers, Medical Technicians, Clinical Information Systems, and Regulatory Services. They may also assist in initiating and managing research studies, working under general direction and in close collaboration with the Project Managers for Xenotransplantation and Human Subjects Research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health or equivalent in a related discipline and 0-1 years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work under the direction of supervision.
• Ability to operate research related equipment.
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as World, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.
• Familiar with Internet applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience working in an Academic Medical Center preferred.
• Experience with transplant and/or research operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Oversee the submission of necessary documents required by the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), Research on Decedents Oversight Committee (RDCOC), NYU Office of Clinical Trials and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects research (e.g., ensures the update and submission of necessary documents and/or forms to appropriate destination).
• Might prepare, audit and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials, and provides other information in timely manner, as necessary.
• Aware of study regulatory status and keep an up to date copy of regulatory documents.
• Assists with the informed consent process and ensure that the patient/subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study.
• Follows through regularly with the patient/subjects reminding them of visits and compliance.
• May monitor any outward effects or issues regarding patient/subject safety and report this to the Principal Investigator, Physician and Research Nurse.
• Responsible for collecting and auditing patient information for the research project(s).
• Abstraction of data from the patient chart (e.g., laboratory or diagnostic test results, surgical/radiation treatments delivered, adverse drug reactions, etc); abstraction of data for publications, or data collection from outside physicians offices.
• Audits and manages data from and into the database.
• Prepares forms and reports, compiles and analyses data, statistics, and other materials for reports.
• Conducts study visits, obtains and documents information within the time frame specified.
• Screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study.
• Gathering information from the medical record, physician referral, advertisement and directly scheduling a visit to evaluate the patient/subject.
• Reviews all the elements of the screening process with the Principal Investigator that being: inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, documentation of the event and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.
• Competency in performing EKG, phlebotomy technique, centrifuge, handling, storing and shipping of specimens.
• Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development (training programs are provided through the SOM).
• Promotes own professional growth and development in research role and maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Maintains annual requirement of 10 CEUs in continuing research education; employee must demonstrate proof of ongoing research education.
• Serves as a resource to peers and works collaboratively with other disciplines within the area of expertise.
• Researches, compiles and consolidates data and conducts preliminary analyzes to data collected for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Provides reports to all necessary parties (e.g., the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the progress of the study as needed.
• Formulates, prepares database and generates preliminary measurement reports for review by PI.
• May complete assessments on study subjects/patients following protocol (with proper training); continues to follow-through with items and patients as part of the research study.
• Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission if applicable.
• Follow up and coordinates resolution of all issues progress.
• Reports to the sponsors to fund medical research in the division.
• Develops a preliminary draft budget and submit to the Director/Principal Investigator.
• Reviews sponsor-proposed budget for adequate coverage and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Assists in the preparation of funding reports to funding agencies and helps identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and researches.
• Monitor budget throughout trial.
• Combines and evaluates information and data to make decisions about relative importance of information and choosing the best solution to solve problems.
• Resolves complex situations and refers non solved issues and questions with recommendation to supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Robust support system for any stage of life.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resources groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees