Research Assistant I

Examples

Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.

Examples

• patient care providers and laboratory technicians. HAZARDS OSHA Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Support
• Clinical
• Research
• Operations: Assist with patient recruitment, informed consent, scheduling, and coordination of study visits in compliance with IRB, institutional, and federal regulations.
• Data
• Collection and
• Entry: Gather clinical data directly from patients or electronic health records; conduct observational assessments for low-risk studies; ensure accuracy in data entry.
• Regulatory
• Submissions: Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and renewals under the guidance of the study investigator.
• Specimen
• Handling: Safely collect, label, process, and ship biospecimens (e.g., blood, tissue) in accordance with regulatory and biosafety requirements.
• Study
• Documentation: Maintain organized study files and protocol documents; assist in preparing data and materials for presentations, reports, and publications.
• Communication and
• Collaboration: Act as a liaison between patients, research staff, and investigators; maintain clear, professional communication with all stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving and
• Initiative: Identify and resolve routine issues independently; escalate concerns appropriately; demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks.
• Recruitment and
• Retention: Contribute to meeting enrollment targets through participant outreach and implementing recruitment strategies.
• Professional
• Development: Engage in ongoing training, seminars, and internal education to stay current in clinical research practices.
• Adaptability and
• Teamwork: Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule and tasks; proactively assist team members and contribute to a positive, productive research environment. Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th year in a row) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026). Our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent-candidates that align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunity for growth and success. Not ready to apply? Click Introduce Yourself at the top of the screen to join our Talent Community.
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