Research Coordinator - Surgery-Endocrinology Division

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

9d • $66,300 - $73,550

About The Position

The Research Coordinator provides basic to moderate coordination for research studies conducted within the Department of Surgery at the Medical Center. The role assists with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection, and study coordination. Responsibilities include intra-operative monitoring and serving as a liaison with the IRB and internal and external funding agencies. The coordinator ensures research protocols are executed accurately in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients or subjects, the Principal Investigator, the research team, and the sponsor. The role may involve direct interaction with patients or subjects and Principal Investigators in support of clinical trials. Work is performed under general supervision.

The position supports regulatory documentation and informed consent, study visits, recruitment and eligibility screening, research data collection and preliminary analysis, reporting, grant and budget-related activities, and human subjects research submissions. Depending on the assignment, clinical competencies such as EKG, phlebotomy, specimen handling, centrifugation, storage, and shipping may be required. Ongoing research education is expected, with proof of continuing education demonstrated yearly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health, or an equivalent related discipline, and 0–1 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under supervision.
• Ability to operate research-related equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with internet applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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

• Monitor study regulatory status and maintain current regulatory documents.
• Assist with informed consent and ensure patients or subjects understand study requirements; follow up with them and remind them of visits and compliance.
• Perform required clinical procedures and specimen handling when applicable, following required training and competency assessments.
• Complete ongoing research education and demonstrate proof of education annually.
• Gather, compile, consolidate, and analyze data for presentations and reports to sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Provide study progress reports to the Principal Investigator, sponsoring agency, and other necessary parties.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of collected data, prepare databases, and generate preliminary measurement reports for PI review.
• Assist with grant applications, proposal development, fundraising activities, submission paperwork, and resolution of issues related to sponsor progress reports.
• Develop draft budgets when needed, assist with funding reports, and help identify potential sponsors or agents for trials.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
• Update and submit documents required by the NYU Institutional Review Board, NYU Office of Clinical Trials, and other appropriate parties for human subjects research approval.
• Obtain accurate signatures and forward required documents and forms to the appropriate destinations.
• Prepare and submit monthly enrollment statistics and other required information in a timely manner when applicable.
• Collect patient information for research, including chart abstraction, publication data, and information from outside physicians' offices.
• Use calendars, schedules, tracking logs, and other tools to facilitate data collection; audit and update databases or case report forms.
• Conduct study visits and document information within specified time frames.
• Research, collect, compile, and preliminarily analyze data, statistics, and other materials for reports.
• Screen potential patients or subjects for study eligibility and schedule initial visits.
• Gather screening information from medical records, physician referrals, advertisements, and other sources.
• Review screening elements with the Principal Investigator, including eligibility criteria, completed informed consent, event documentation, and 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 covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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