The Research Coordinator provides coordination for medical research studies, including patient recruitment, enrollment, and data collection. They also manage regulatory documents, assist with grant submissions, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and Good Clinical Practices.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health, or a related discipline is required, with 0-1 years of experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools.
For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people.
An integral part of NYU Langone Health [http://nyulangone.org], the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.
At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.
We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.
We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing basic to moderate range of coordination for Research studies conducted at the Medical Center.
Assists with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection and study coordination.
Performs intra-operative monitoring and serves as liaison with the IRB and the internal and external funding agencies.
Ensures accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and required obligations to patient/subject, Principal Investigator, research team and sponsor.
Interfaces directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators in support of the clinical trials if applicable.
Works under general supervision.
Job Responsibilities
Study Regulations - Aware of study regulatory status and keeps 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 and reminds them of visits and compliance.
Clinical
Competency: Position may require competency in performing EKG, phlebotomy technique, 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. Other trainings and competencies may be included as required.
Continuous
Learning: Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development. It is expected that the employee demonstrates proof of ongoing research education on a yearly basis. Training programs are provided through the SOM.
Reporting and Analysis - Gathers and compiles data and assists in consolidating/analyzing data 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. Conduct primary analysis to data collected. Formulates, prepares database and generates preliminary measurement reports for review by the PI.
Grants - Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related activities such as developing grants proposals and fund raising activities. Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission if required. Follows up and coordinates resolution of all issues progress reports to the sponsors to fund medical research in the division.
Budgets - May develop draft budgets and submit to the Principal Investigator. Assists in the preparation of funding reports to agencies. Helps to identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and researches as assigned.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
Human Subjects' Research - If applicable, updates and submits necessary documents required by the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects research. Secures accurate signatures and forwards documents and/or forms to appropriate destination. Might prepare and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials and provide other information in timely manner, as necessary.
Research Activities - Collects 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. Uses tools to facilitate data collection (e.g. calendars, schedules, tracking logs, etc). Audits and updates the database or the case report forms. Conducts study visits, obtains and documents information within the time frame specified. Research, collects, compiles and conducts preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for reports. Conduct preliminary analysis.
Recruitment - Screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study and schedules the initial visits. This may include researching and 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 include but not limited to: inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, documentation of the event and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health or equivalent in a related discipline and 0-1 years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills. Must be able to work under the direction of supervision. Ability to operate research related equipment. Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as World, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred. Prior experience working with Research Protocols. Experience working in an academic medical center environment
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work.
Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,299.99 - $66,300.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
