Research Data Associate - Women and Children Health Study - Mineola

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

92d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Research Data Associate to support several projects focused on the impact of environmental factors on children's health and development. This role will involve collecting, processing, and storing biological and medical history data for studies such as NYU Factors Influencing Reproductive Success and Time to pregnancy (NYU FIRST), NYU Children's Health & Environment Study (NYU CHES), Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO), and NYU Pediatric Obesity, Metabolism and Kidney Cohort Center. The position will primarily assist with day-to-day research activities and data collection for a growing program.

Requirements

• Associate's degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of related experience in a healthcare, research, or educational environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including written and verbal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, operate under tight deadlines, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently and with good judgment.
• Proficiency with various software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Obtain informed consent from study participants and carefully follow study protocols and scripts.
• Communicate with research participants including but not limited to: scheduling, confirming, and rescheduling appointments.
• Collect biospecimen samples from research participants and safely transport the samples to the lab.
• Obtain diet clinical data including: body measurements, DXA scans, and blood pressure measurements.
• Administer additional study assessments like diet/physical activity questionnaires, chart abstraction, cord blood and delivery/postnatal EHR extraction, as well as anthropometric measurements.
• Conduct follow-up calls with participants to ensure accurate data collection and assist with questionnaire data collection.
• Keep records of all interactions in our call center database in a comprehensible way.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and data documentation, including but not limited to data collection, and documentation of specimen delivery and participant incentives.
• Perform data entry and database management activities.
• Support the study including but not limited to: creating electronic study forms, cleaning data, and generating reports to be used for participant scheduling and follow-up.
• Ensure adequate stocking of supplies and report needs to supervisor.
• Maintain a positive and accommodating relationship with study team and participants.
• Evening and weekend hours and some travel required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree