Research Data Associate Must have bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate. We are seeking a full-time Spanish-English bilingual Research Data Associate to support clinical research projects in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The Research Data Associate will work with Medical Center staff and departments, including Directors, Managers, Research Staff, and will interface with patients and their families.

The RDA will primarily support two major research projects funded by the NIH and PCORI, respectively. The NIH project aims to understand how the implementation of New York's Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waiver may contribute to mitigating social needs and promoting healthier feeding and activity practices in families. The PCORI project aims to use stakeholder-centered methodology to develop guardrails around the creation of AI-generated nutrition guidance for parents of young children.

The RDA will also support additional research projects. Dr. Duh-Leong focuses on how differences in environments and experiences shape early nutrition security ensuring sustainable access, affordability, and intake of healthful nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood. The research aims to understand how policies and programs may contribute to differences in healthy growth and well-being across the life course, with a particular emphasis on pediatric primary care interventions, adverse social determinants of health, and relational health.

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.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is required.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS in Public Health-related field or plus one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, demonstrated through experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and maintaining attention to detail in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively. A writing sample will be requested as part of the evaluation process.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Prior experience in a health care settings and/or research level interviews is preferred, especially in roles that involve direct interaction with patients or community members.
• Comfortable conducting a high volume of phone calls.
• Facility with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience or interest in using Stata and/or R for data analysis, GIS for geospatial and Dedoose for qualitative analysis.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Flexible working hours and location (remote, in-person, off-site at community partners location on occasion). Weekend and evening hours may be required.
• Comfortable working with people and in sensitive situations including in busy clinical settings.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong commitment to health equity and addressing social determinants of health.
• Experience with Dedoose for qualitative analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit research participants and obtain informed consent.
• Recruit and enroll participants from the waiting room of a large public hospital.
• Efficiently screen potential participants using study eligibility criteria and document outreach and enrollment activities.
• Follow up with enrolled participants to complete assessments including semi-structured qualitative interviews and co-design workshops.
• Track participants through the life course of the study.
• Conduct literature searches and systematic reviews to support research initiatives.
• Assist with preparing submissions for grants and manuscripts, ensuring timely completion of all required documents.
• Translate project-related documents.
• Assist with research dissemination efforts, including preparing PowerPoint presentations, posters, and other materials for conferences and publications.
• Create projects and instruments on RedCap with training provided as needed.
• Enter all assessment data into RedCap and Excel.
• Assist with data cleaning and data management.
• Provide data entry, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Learn how to perform basic data analysis, with an opportunity to use statistical software such as Stata and R.
• Engage in qualitative data analysis using software such as Dedoose.
• Support the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials including the original protocol, amendments, updates, and renewals, as well as keeping track of all study team member requirements.
• Assist with the upkeep of the Study Regulations binder.
• Complete medical chart review at study time points in order to collect vital signs, weight, and any applicable medical information.
• Use the medical record systems at Bellevue, NYU Langone Health, and NYU Langone Brooklyn, and request medical charts from other institutions where families may have transferred.
• Enter all medical chart review data into Redcap.
• Work closely with the PI, research team, and external collaborators to meet project goals and deadlines.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (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