Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

11d • $66,300 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide basic to moderate range of coordination for Research studies conducted at the Medical Center. This role will assist with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection, and study coordination. The Research Coordinator will also perform intra-operative monitoring and serve as a liaison with the IRB and internal/external funding agencies. This position ensures accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and required obligations to patients/subjects, the Principal Investigator, the research team, and sponsors. The role interfaces directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators in support of clinical trials, if applicable, and works under general supervision.

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 the direction of supervision.
• Ability to operate research-related equipment.
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Internet applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Prior experience working with Research Protocols.
• Experience working in an academic medical center environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the informed consent process and ensures patient/subject understanding of study requirements.
• Follows up with patients/subjects regarding visits and compliance.
• Performs EKG, phlebotomy technique, centrifuge, and handling, storing, and shipping of specimens.
• Participates in clinical training and didactic competency tests for basic procedures.
• Engages in ongoing continuing education in research development and provides proof of yearly research education.
• Gathers, compiles, and assists in consolidating/analyzing data for presentations to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Provides progress reports to the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.
• Conducts primary analysis of collected data.
• Formulates, prepares databases, and generates preliminary measurement reports for PI review.
• Assists in the preparation of grant applications, including developing proposals and fundraising activities.
• Collects and organizes required paperwork for grant submissions.
• Follows up and coordinates resolution of issues and progress reports to sponsors.
• Develops draft budgets and submits them to the Principal Investigator.
• Assists in the preparation of funding reports to agencies.
• Helps identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and conducts research as assigned.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Updates and submits necessary documents to the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials, and other appropriate parties for human subjects research approval.
• Secures accurate signatures and forwards documents/forms to the appropriate destination.
• Prepares and submits monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials and provides other necessary information.
• Collects patient information for research projects, including abstraction of data from patient charts, publications, or outside physician offices.
• Uses tools like calendars, schedules, and tracking logs for data collection.
• Audits and updates databases or case report forms.
• Conducts study visits, obtains, and documents information within specified timeframes.
• Researches, collects, compiles, and conducts preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for reports.
• Screens potential patients/subjects for study eligibility and schedules initial visits.
• Reviews the screening process with the Principal Investigator, including inclusion/exclusion criteria, informed consent, documentation, and patient/subject willingness to participate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• 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