Part time Research Coordinator

Albert Einstein College of Medicine•New York, NY

11d

About The Position

The Research Coordinator ensures institutional and investigator compliance with institutional policies and procedures, as well as federal and state laws and regulations. The position supports career development activities for junior faculty and participates in academic initiatives and activities within the division. The coordinator independently manages research study operations across all phases of implementation, including recruitment, enrollment, retention, and study completion. The role oversees study data and regulatory documentation, coordinates study procedures, monitors compliance and performance, and serves as the operational liaison among research sites, coordinating centers, sponsors, investigators, and other stakeholders. The coordinator also supports research dissemination, staff training, project budgets, and ongoing process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience coordinating or managing clinical research, research administration, or sponsored research programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of human subjects research, research methodology, regulatory compliance requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and data management principles.
Experience interpreting research protocols and exercising independent judgment in coordinating complex research activities.
Ability to manage multiple projects, analyze information, resolve problems, and communicate effectively with investigators, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and research participants.
Clear, professional communication skills in one-on-one conversations and groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to apply technology to resolve problems and complete job functions.
Outstanding judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities while supporting more than one PI.
Ability to ensure assigned activities are completed on time and within budget.
Ability to outline project goals and timelines and review progress at defined intervals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Independently manage and oversee study operations to ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and sponsor expectations.
Plan, coordinate, and monitor study implementation, including participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and completion.
Analyze participant eligibility data and work with investigators on enrollment decisions and recruitment planning.
Develop and maintain tracking systems for enrollment goals, protocol adherence, milestones, and study performance.
Lead day-to-day study operations, address risks and operational issues, and recommend process improvements.
Interpret research protocols, sponsor requirements, and regulatory guidelines and apply them across study activities.
Oversee study data management to ensure accuracy, completeness, integrity, and compliance with protocols and data governance standards.
Conduct quality assurance reviews, data validation, and protocol compliance assessments; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate participant randomization and implementation of study interventions according to protocol requirements.
Prepare and present study progress reports, enrollment analyses, compliance updates, and operational summaries.
Maintain regulatory documentation and essential study records and ensure readiness for audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory reviews.
Ensure adverse events and protocol deviations are submitted to the IRB.
Serve as the primary liaison among the research site, coordinating center, sponsors, investigators, and other stakeholders.
Lead study-related meetings, set priorities, monitor deliverables, and coordinate follow-up actions.
Work with the PI to develop study protocols and IRB amendments, including development of new measures.
Assist with conference abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and manuscript development.
Partner with departmental IT resources to develop databases, data coding manuals, and data entry guidelines.
Train staff, medical students, and residents in appropriate data collection and entry.
Manage data collection from importable and exportable formats for timely dissemination to PIs and sponsors.
Assist junior faculty with career development activities.
Work with the Departmental Administrator to develop and monitor project budgets.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve study efficiency, participant engagement, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
Perform other research administration and project management responsibilities in support of departmental and organizational goals.