Research Data Associate

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking a Research Data Associate to provide direct data and/or clinical research support for clinical trials, studies, and general research under direct supervision. This role involves collaboration with various medical center staff, including clinical research centers, CTSI, Beyond Bridges, and other NYU Langone Health departments. The associate may also interact with patients, families, community partners, and students. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, an understanding of medical research processes, and a commitment to patient care and community service. The role is based at the NYULH Brooklyn Clinical Research Center with a multidisciplinary research team focused on community-based clinical research.

Requirements

• Associates degree plus one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Ability to manage time and work well under pressure
• Computer literate with proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Familiarity with Internet applications
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate 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 healthcare or research settings
• Prior patient education experience
• Knowledge of research methodologies, protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential patient records
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant software applications (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics), including qualitative research tools (e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti)
• Familiarity with medical terminology and the ability to comprehend scientific literature
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care, with a commitment to ensuring patient safety and well-being
• Proficiency in another language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Utilizes established quantitative and qualitative methodologies to collect patient, partner, staff, and/or trainee information for research and evaluation projects; gathers and compiles data, statistics, and other materials as needed.
• Inputs clinical and nonclinical data into the database and/or case report forms.
• Extracts data for publications or provides data collection from outside physicians' offices.
• May perform library searches and retrieve reference materials from various sources and request articles from medical journals.
• Ensures protocol compliance by following standard steps regarding eligibility criteria, follow-up process, and documentation.
• Compiles data and assists in consolidating and analyzing data for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Reviews data with supervisor and provides reports to all parties (e.g., data and safety monitoring committee, the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the study's progress.
• Recruits and screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study.
• Interacts with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner.
• Collaborates with various personnel involved in specific aspects of the study.
• Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures of the host institution where the study is being conducted, including regulatory requirements such as IRB and other approvals if necessary.
• Initiates and maintains regular contact with patients, encourages visit reminders and compliance to research, and ensures contact with patients and their families is courteous, effective, professional, and cooperative.
• Gathers, properly packages, stores, and transfers slides, samples, and other important materials.
• Coordinates the shipment and transfer of varied types of materials among various departments and labs.
• May complete assessments on study subjects/patients per protocol (with proper training) and continues to follow through with items and patients as part of the research study.
• Participate in scientific publications.

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