Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6h

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide basic to moderate coordination for research studies at the Medical Center. This role involves assisting with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection, and study coordination. The successful candidate will perform intra-operative monitoring and serve as a liaison with the IRB and funding agencies. They will ensure accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients/subjects, Principal Investigators, and sponsors. The coordinator will also interface directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators in support of clinical trials, if applicable, working under general supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health or equivalent in a related discipline
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Aware of study regulatory status and keeps 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 and reminds them of visits and compliance.
• Position may require competency in performing EKG, phlebotomy technique, centrifuge, handling, storing and shipping of specimens.
• Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development.
• Gathers and compiles data and assists in consolidating/analyzing data 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.
• Conduct primary analysis to data collected.
• Formulates, prepares database and generates preliminary measurement reports for review by the PI.
• Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related activities such as developing grants proposals and fund raising activities.
• Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission if required.
• Follows up and coordinates resolution of all issues progress reports to the sponsors to fund medical research in the division.
• May develop draft budgets and submit to the Principal Investigator.
• Assists in the preparation of funding reports to agencies.
• Helps to identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and researches as assigned.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• If applicable, updates and submits necessary documents required by the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects research.
• Secures accurate signatures and forwards documents and/or forms to appropriate destination.
• Might prepare and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials and provide other information in timely manner, as necessary.
• Collects patient information for the research project(s).
• Uses tools to facilitate data collection (e.g. calendars, schedules, tracking logs, etc).
• Audits and updates the database or the case report forms.
• Conducts study visits, obtains and documents information within the time frame specified.
• Research, collects, compiles and conducts preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for reports.
• Conduct preliminary analysis.
• Screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study and schedules the initial visits.
• Reviews all the elements of the screening process with the Principal Investigator that include but not limited to: inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, documentation of the event and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.

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