Senior Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

12d • $70,728 - $91,105 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Research Coordinator. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing moderate to advanced range of coordination of clinical research studies in Surgery, conducted at the Medical Center. Assists with the recruitment, enrollment, research data collection, study coordination activities and grant submissions. Performs study monitoring and serves as liaison with internal and external funding agencies. Ensures the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPPA, and required obligations to patient/subject, Principal Investigator (PI), Research Team and Sponsor. Interfaces directly with patients/subjects and PI in support of the clinical trials as applicable. Establishes liaisons with relevant parties at the Medical Center that may include: Research Nurses, Research Pharmacists, Program Managers, Medical Technicians, Clinical Information Systems and Regulatory Services. Opportunity to assist in the initiation and management of research studies. Works under general direction. Maintains CRC certification requirements and position requirements set forth by NYU Langone Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related discipline.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience coordinating clinical/research trials studies.
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as World, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.
• Familiar with Internet applications.
• Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Time management skills and ability to multi task.
• Strong understanding and knowledge base of coordination requirements associated with clinical/research trials.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; ability to work well under pressure.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience working in an Academic Medical Center preferred

Responsibilities

• Study Regulations: Aware of study regulatory status and keep an up to date copy of regulatory documents. Assists with the informed consent process and ensure that the patient/subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study. Follows through regularly with the patient/subjects reminding them of visits and compliance. May monitor any outward effects or issues regarding patient/subject safety and report this to the Principal Investigator, Physician and Research Nurse.
• Data Management: Responsible for collecting and auditing patient information for the research project(s). This may include abstraction of data from the patient chart (e.g., laboratory or diagnostic test results, surgical/radiation treatments delivered, adverse drug reactions, etc.); abstraction of data for publications, or data collection from outside physicians offices. Audits and manages data from and into the database. Prepares forms and reports, compiles recruitment screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study. This may include gathering information from the medical record, physician referral, advertisement and directly scheduling a visit to evaluate the patient/subject. Reviews all the elements of the screening process with the Principal Investigator that being: inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, documentation of the event and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.
• Clinical Competency: Centrifuge, handling, storing and shipping of specimens. Clinical training and didactic competency tests may be required to perform basic procedures as part of position expectations. In house training and certification will be provided. Continuous Learning Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development (training programs are provided through the SOM). Promotes own professional growth and development in research role and maintains current expertise in area of practice. Maintains annual requirement of 10 CEUs in continuing research education; employee must demonstrate proof of ongoing research education. Serves as a resource to peers and works collaboratively with other disciplines within the area of expertise.
• Human Subjects Research: As applicable oversee the submission of necessary documents required by the NYU Grossman Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects research (e.g., ensures the update and submission of necessary documents and/or forms to appropriate destination). Might prepare, audit and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials, and provides other information in timely manner, as necessary.
• Reporting and Analysis: Researches, compiles and consolidates data and conducts preliminary analyzes to data collected for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Provides reports to all necessary parties (e.g., the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the progress of the study as needed. Formulates, prepares database and generates preliminary measurement reports for review by PI. May complete assessments on study subjects/patients following protocol (with proper training); continues to follow-through with items and patients as part of the research study.
• Grants: Prepares and submit grant applications and other grants related activity such as developing grants applications/proposals and fund-raising activities if applicable. Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission if applicable. Follow up and coordinates resolution of all issues progress. Reports to the sponsors to fund medical research in the division.
• Budget: Develops a preliminary draft budget in conjunction with budget specialist assigned to Surgery and submit to the Supervisor/Principal Investigator. Reviews sponsor-proposed budget for adequate coverage and recommend changes as appropriate. Assists in the preparation of funding reports to funding agencies and helps identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and researches. Monitor budget throughout trial.
• Decision Making and Problems Solving: Combines and evaluates information and data to make decisions about relative importance of information and choosing the best solution to solve problems. Resolves complex situations and refers non-solved issues and questions with recommendation to supervisor.
• Judgment/Decision-Making: Able to recognize problems as they occur; and through the application of appropriate policy/ procedure, determines and/or recommends the appropriate solution. Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties, asks appropriate questions when in doubt and utilizes reference sources/materials to endure accuracy. Advises appropriate personnel of situations/problems requiring intervention or follow-up attention.
• Communication/Relationship with Others: Cooperates, communicates and relates well to all levels of Medical Center. Listens carefully to others in-order to respond appropriately, answer questions or obtain needed information. Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner. Maintains the confidentiality of all research information.
• Other Responsibilities: May provide students with technical guidance and direction in the operation of various sample preparation techniques, extraction lines, and equipment as well as general laboratory practices and safety protocols. Ensures timely and accurate completion of research projects. Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior