Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

22h • $66,300 - $66,300

About The Position

The Research Coordinator provides moderate to advanced coordination of research studies within the Division of Cardiology’s prevention center and cardio-rheumatology program. The coordinator supports recruitment, enrollment, research data collection, and study coordination, and performs intra-operative monitoring. The role also serves as a liaison with internal and external funding agencies and ensures research protocols are executed accurately and in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients or subjects, the Principal Investigator, the research team, and sponsors.

The coordinator interfaces with patients and subjects, the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, Assistant Director of Research, and other internal and external collaborators. These may include referring providers, research nurses and pharmacists, program managers, medical technicians, clinical information systems, and regulatory services. The position may assist with study initiation and management. Clinical duties may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen handling, storage, and shipping, subject to required training and competency testing. Ongoing research education is required, including 10 continuing education units (CEUs) annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of progressively responsible project coordination experience; research-setting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and familiarity with Internet applications.
• Effective oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management and internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to make decisions independently.
• Commitment to continuing learning as required by department administration.
• Ability to operate research-related equipment.
• Time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems and to work well under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ongoing research education, including 10 CEUs annually, with proof of continuing research education.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification; required in some disciplines.
• Knowledge of Cardiology terminology.
• Experience working in an Academic Medical Center.
• Flexibility to work outside 9 a.m.–5 p.m. hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research studies, including recruitment, enrollment, data collection, and study activities in the Cardiology prevention center and cardio-rheumatology program.
• Perform intra-operative monitoring and liaise with internal and external funding agencies.
• Ensure accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients or subjects, investigators, research teams, and sponsors.
• Prepare and submit required human-subject research documents to the NYU Institutional Review Board, NYU Office of Clinical Trials, Bellevue Hospital Research Committee, and other appropriate parties; maintain and update submissions and records.
• Maintain awareness of study regulatory status and current regulatory documents; conduct informed-consent discussions, explain study requirements, follow up with participants about visits and compliance, and report potential safety issues.
• Collect and audit research data, including information from patient charts and outside physician offices; manage database records; prepare forms and reports; compile and analyze data and conduct study visits within required time frames.
• Assist in preparing preliminary study budgets, review sponsor-proposed budgets for adequate coverage, recommend changes, help prepare funding reports, identify potential sponsors, and monitor trial budgets.
• Evaluate information to make decisions and resolve complex problems; refer unresolved issues to a supervisor with recommendations.
• Screen potential participants for eligibility using medical records, referrals, advertisements, and visits; review screening elements with the Principal Investigator, including eligibility criteria, consent, event documentation, and willingness to participate.
• Perform clinical procedures as applicable, including EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen centrifugation, handling, storage, and shipping, after required training and competency testing.
• Pursue ongoing research education, maintain current expertise, complete 10 CEUs annually, provide proof of continuing education, and collaborate with and serve as a resource to peers.
• Compile, consolidate, and preliminarily analyze study data for sponsoring and regulatory agencies; provide study-progress reports, prepare databases and preliminary measurement reports for Principal Investigator review, and follow through on protocol assessments and study items.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package supporting employees and their loved ones.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level