Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $66,300 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide a moderate to advanced range of coordination for research studies conducted at the Medical Center. This role assists with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection, and study coordination activities. The Research Coordinator will perform intra-operative monitoring, serve as a liaison with internal and external funding agencies, and ensure the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and other required obligations. The position interfaces directly with patients/subjects and the Principal Investigator, and establishes liaisons with relevant parties at the Medical Center, potentially assisting in the initiation and management of research studies. The role works under general direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related field.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible project coordination experience, preferably in a research setting.
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Internet applications.
• Effective oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
• Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration.
• Ability to operate research related equipment.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Time management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is preferred (required in some disciplines).
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience working in an Academic Medical Center Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the submission of necessary documents to the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials, and other appropriate parties for human subjects research approval.
• Prepare, audit, and submit monthly enrollment statistics and other required information to the Office of Clinical Trials.
• Combine and evaluate information and data to make decisions and solve problems, referring complex issues with recommendations to the supervisor.
• Develop preliminary draft budgets, review sponsor-proposed budgets for adequate coverage, and recommend changes.
• Assist in the preparation of funding reports to funding agencies and identify potential new sponsors/agents for trials.
• Monitor budget throughout the trial.
• Prepare and submit grant applications and related activities, including developing proposals and fundraising if applicable.
• Collect and organize required paperwork for grant submissions and follow up on issues.
• Submit progress reports to sponsors to fund medical research.
• Research, compile, and consolidate data, conducting preliminary analyses for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Provide progress reports on study status to the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, and other necessary parties.
• Formulate, prepare databases, and generate preliminary measurement reports for PI review.
• Complete assessments on study subjects/patients following protocol, continuing follow-through with items and patients as part of the research study.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development, maintaining current expertise and annual CEUs.
• Serve as a resource to peers and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Perform basic clinical procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, centrifuge, and handling, storing, and shipping of specimens.
• Screen potential patients/subjects for study eligibility, gathering information from medical records, physician referrals, and advertisements.
• Review the screening process with the Principal Investigator, including inclusion/exclusion criteria, informed consent, and patient willingness to participate.
• Collect and audit patient information for research projects, including abstraction of data from patient charts and outside physician offices.
• Audit and manage data from and into the database.
• Prepare forms and reports, compile and analyze data, statistics, and other materials for reports.
• Conduct study visits and obtain and document information within specified time frames.
• Maintain awareness of study regulatory status and keep up-to-date copies of regulatory documents.
• Assist with the informed consent process, ensuring patients/subjects fully understand study requirements.
• Follow up with patients/subjects regarding visits and compliance.
• Monitor outward effects or issues regarding patient/subject safety and report to the Principal Investigator, Physician, and Research Nurse.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level