Trauma Service Research Coordinator

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

27d

About The Position

The Trauma Service Research Coordinator develops and prepares research protocols and grant applications, manages research grants, conducts statistical analysis, and prepares manuscripts, tables, figures, medical illustrations, and research activity reports. The role also performs laboratory and vascular research activities, including biomechanical and vascular perfusion studies, quantitative MRI analysis, and preparation and cataloging of tissue for histology and related work. It coordinates research meetings, resident and fellow education activities, academic conferences, schedules, and presentation archives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
3–5 years of clinical research experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice for the handling of specimens and blood.
Knowledge of human subjects research regulations and HIPAA compliance.
Knowledge of FDA regulations for clinical trials.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
ACRP, SOCRA, or similar certification (listed as preferred in the certification section).
Statistical analysis experience.
Familiarity with data capture platforms such as REDCap and EMRs such as Epic.
Knowledge of orthopaedic terminology.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare research protocols, including IRB and IACUC submissions.
Prepare and submit research grant applications, including OTA and AONA applications.
Manage research grants and report on their status.
Provide statistical analysis for ongoing research projects.
Draft research manuscripts, tables, and figures.
Prepare medical illustrations and diagrams for manuscripts, chapters, and presentations.
Perform laboratory studies, including biomechanical and vascular perfusion research.
Assist with laboratory anatomical dissection and arterial cannulation in research specimens.
Set up and provide basic operation of a 3.0-T General Electric MRI scanner for vascular research studies.
Perform region-of-interest quantitative MRI analysis to assess vascular tissue perfusion.
Assist with tissue preparation and cataloging for histology, sectioning, SEM coating, and related work.
Generate research activity reports for research meetings and presentations.
Coordinate OTS research meetings and provide updates on active OTS projects.
Coordinate and assist with resident/fellow BioSkills Education Laboratory surgical skills sessions.
Coordinate OTS resident education conference presentations.
Assist with the OTS academic schedule and oversight.
Schedule and coordinate multidisciplinary conferences.
Update the conference topic list and archive service presentations.