Research Data Associate, Environmental Pediatrics

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Research Data Associate supports projects examining the effects of environmental factors on children's health and development. The team’s studies include 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 the NYU Pediatric Obesity, Metabolism and Kidney Cohort Center. The role primarily assists with day-to-day research activities and data collection, including collecting, processing, and storing biological and medical-history data.

The associate obtains participant consent, communicates with participants, collects biospecimens and clinical data, administers study assessments, and documents interactions and research activities. The role also includes data entry and database management, supporting electronic study forms and data cleaning, maintaining supplies, and working with the study team and participants. Evening and weekend hours and some travel are required.

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.
• Evening and weekend availability and some travel.

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

• Obtain informed consent from study participants and follow study protocols and scripts.
• Communicate with research participants, including scheduling, confirming, and rescheduling appointments.
• Collect biospecimen samples from participants and safely transport samples to the lab.
• Obtain clinical data, including body measurements, DXA scans, and blood pressure measurements.
• Administer study assessments, including diet and physical-activity questionnaires, chart abstraction, cord blood and delivery/postnatal EHR extraction, and anthropometric measurements.
• Conduct participant follow-up calls, assist with questionnaire data collection, and comprehensibly record interactions in the call center database.
• Complete paperwork and data documentation, including collection records, specimen delivery documentation, and participant incentives.
• Perform data entry and database management activities.
• Support studies by creating electronic study forms, cleaning data, and generating reports for participant scheduling and follow-up.
• Ensure supplies are adequately stocked and report supply needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain positive and accommodating relationships with the study team and participants.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
• Resources and services intended to support employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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