Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

5d • $66,300 - $67,560 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide moderate to advanced coordination of research studies. This role involves assisting with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, data collection, and study coordination. The Research Coordinator will perform intra-operative monitoring, act as a liaison with funding agencies, and ensure accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices and HIPAA. The position requires direct interaction with patients/subjects and the Principal Investigator, and collaboration with various internal departments such as Research Nurses, Pharmacists, and regulatory services. The role may also assist in the initiation and management of research studies, working 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 Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, 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.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the submission of necessary documents to the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials, and other relevant parties for human subjects research approval.
• Prepare, audit, and submit monthly enrollment statistics and other required information to the Office of Clinical Trials.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
• 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, and recommend changes.
• Assist in the preparation of funding reports and identify potential new sponsors/agents for trials.
• Monitor study budgets 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 progress reports.
• Research, compile, and consolidate data, conducting preliminary analyses for presentations 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 (with proper training) and follow through with items and patients as part of the research study.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education in research development, maintaining current expertise and at least 10 CEUs annually in research education.
• Serve as a resource to peers and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Perform clinical competencies such as EKG, phlebotomy, centrifuge operation, and specimen handling, storage, and shipping.
• Screen potential patients/subjects for study eligibility, gathering information from various sources and scheduling visits.
• Review the screening process with the Principal Investigator, including inclusion/exclusion criteria, informed consent, documentation, and patient willingness to participate.
• Collect and audit patient information for research projects, including abstracting data from patient charts and outside physician offices.
• Audit and manage data within the database.
• Prepare forms and reports, compile and analyze data, statistics, and other materials.
• Conduct study visits and obtain/document information within specified timeframes.
• Maintain awareness of study regulatory status and keep regulatory documents up-to-date.
• Assist with the informed consent process, ensuring patients/subjects understand study requirements.
• Follow up regularly with patients/subjects regarding visits and compliance.
• Monitor patient/subject safety and report any outward effects or issues 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