Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide basic to moderate 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. The Research Coordinator will perform intra-operative monitoring and serve as a liaison with the IRB and internal/external funding agencies. This position ensures accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients/subjects, the Principal Investigator, research team, and sponsor. The role interfaces directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators in support of clinical trials, if applicable, and works under general supervision.

Requirements

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

• Assist with the informed consent process and ensure patient/subject understanding of study requirements.
• Follow up with patients/subjects regularly and remind them of visits and compliance.
• Perform EKG, phlebotomy technique, centrifuge, and handling, storing, and shipping of specimens as required.
• Participate in clinical training and didactic competency tests for basic procedures.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education in research development and provide proof of yearly research education.
• Gather, compile, and assist in consolidating/analyzing data for presentations to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Provide progress reports to the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, and other necessary parties.
• Conduct primary analysis of collected data.
• Formulate, prepare databases, and generate preliminary measurement reports for PI review.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, including developing proposals and fundraising activities.
• Collect and organize required paperwork for grant submissions.
• Follow up and coordinate resolution of issues and progress reports to sponsors.
• Develop draft budgets and submit them to the Principal Investigator.
• Assist in the preparation of funding reports to agencies.
• Identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and conduct research as assigned.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
• Update and submit necessary documents to the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials, and other appropriate parties for human subjects research approval.
• Secure accurate signatures and forward documents/forms to the appropriate destination.
• Prepare and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials and provide other necessary information.
• Collect patient information for research projects, including abstracting data from patient charts (e.g., lab results, treatments, adverse drug reactions).
• Abstract data for publications or collect data from outside physician offices.
• Use tools to facilitate data collection (e.g., calendars, schedules, tracking logs).
• Audit and update databases or case report forms.
• Conduct study visits, obtain, and document information within specified timeframes.
• Research, collect, compile, and conduct preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for reports.
• Screen potential patients/subjects for study eligibility and schedule initial visits.
• Review all elements of the screening process with the Principal Investigator, including inclusion/exclusion criteria, informed consent, documentation, and patient/subject willingness to participate.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees