Research Data Associate

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6d • $53,798 - $53,798

About The Position

The Research Data Associate provides direct data and/or clinical research support for clinical trials, studies, and general research under direct supervision. The role works with School of Medicine and Medical Center staff and departments, including directors, managers, Clinical Information Systems, Research Nursing, and Regulatory Services, and may interact with patients and their families.

The associate supports research activities through subject recruitment and screening, protocol compliance, data collection and entry, study documentation, and preparation of reports and materials for sponsors and regulatory groups. The role may also involve study assessments and certain clinical procedures when appropriately trained, as well as handling and coordinating the transfer of research materials.

Requirements

• Associate's degree plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Good interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, public health, health education, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a health care setting and/or conducting research-level interviews.
• Prior patient education experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact courteously and professionally with patients, subjects, and families, and collaborate with personnel assisting with study activities.
• Gather, package, store, and transfer slides, samples, and other research materials; coordinate shipments among departments and laboratories.
• When properly trained, complete protocol-based patient or subject assessments, draw blood, perform EKGs, or take vital signs; follow through with study-related items and patients.
• Travel to study initiation when required.
• Ensure protocol compliance by following steps for eligibility criteria, follow-up, and documentation.
• Follow the host institution's policies and procedures, including applicable IRB and other regulatory approval requirements.
• Under supervision, participate as an internal auditor during quarterly audits of other studies, monitor study regulatory status, and maintain current regulatory documents.
• Maintain regular contact with patients, encourage visit reminders and research compliance, and communicate courteously and professionally with patients and families.
• Collect, compile, and enter clinical and non-clinical research data into databases and/or case report forms using established methodologies.
• With guidance, extract data for publications or collect data from outside physicians' offices; perform library searches and retrieve reference materials or request journal articles as needed.
• Compile and consolidate data for presentations to sponsoring and regulatory agencies; review data with a supervisor and provide study progress reports to relevant parties.
• Recruit and screen potential patients or subjects for study eligibility.

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 well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree