Research Coordinator

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POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing moderate to advanced range of coordination of research studies conducted at the medical center, specifically at lead coordinator of an NIH grant. This role will assist with the recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection and study coordination activities. Performs intraoperative 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, Research Team and sponsor. Interfaces directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigator in support of the clinical trials. Establishes liaisons with relevant parties at the Medical Center including Nurses, Pharmacists, Program managers, Medical technicians, and regulatory services. Assist in the initiation and management of research study, direct data and/or clinical research in support of clinical trials, studies and general research under direct supervision. Works with School of Medicine and Medical Center staff and departments, including Directors, Managers, Clinical Information Systems, Research Nursing and Regulatory Services. Will interface with patients and their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, public health, health education or a related field. Prior experience in a health care settings and/or research. Prior patient education experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Human Subjects Research - Utilizes established methodologies to collect patient information for the research project(s); gather and compile data, statistics and other materials as needed. Input clinical and non-clinical data into the database and or case report forms. Extracts data for publications, or provides data collection from outside physicians’ offices. May perform library searches and retrieve reference materials from various sources; request articles from medical journals.
• Study Regulations – Aware of study regulations and status of these regulations and keep up to date copies of necessary documents. Ensures protocol compliance. Follows standard steps regarding eligibility criteria, consenting, follow-up process and documentation, keeping the subject and family up to date of what is required during the study. Report study and subject related information to PI, Nurses or physicians. Acts as an internal auditor during quarterly internal audits for other studies. Is aware of study regulatory status and keeps an up to date copy of regulatory documents. Oversee submission of necessary documents required by Institutional Review Boards, Clinical Trials Offices and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain necessary approvals to conduct human subject research and ensure updated submission of documents. Prepare and submit enrollments and other information in timely manner as necessary.
• Data Management - Compiles data and assists in consolidating and analyzing data for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Reviews data with supervisor and then provides reports to all parties (e.g., data and safety monitoring committee, the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the progress of the study. Responsible for collecting and auditing patient information and this may include chart abstraction of data from medical record and queries. Prepare and complete forms. Conduct study visits, obtain documents and record.
• Recruitment - Recruits and screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study. This may include obtaining patient chart pulls, reviewing charts, speaking to provider offices, advertising, networking, engaging with stakeholders, and other means to meet recruitment goals. Review screening process, including inclusion and exclusion criteria. Review with PI and study team.
• Patient and family interaction- Interacts with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner. Collaborates with various personnel that may be involved in assisting with specific aspects in the study for the patient/subject. Initiates and continues regular contact with patients; encourages visit reminders and compliance to research; ensures contact with patients and their families is courteous, effective, professional and cooperative. Encouraging and positive interactions to increase retention.
• Clinical Competency - Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures of the host institution where the study is being conducted, including the clinical regulations, regulatory requirements such as IRB and other approvals, training, and documentation if necessary related to clinical competency. Complete assessments on study subjects/patients per protocol (with proper training); continue to follow-through with items and patients as part of research study. May (if proper training has occurred) draw patients/subjects blood, perform EKG, and or take vital signs or the similar. May be required to travel to study initiation (that is, where sponsor teaches protocol to PI and CRC) for trainings.
• Research processing - Gathers, Properly Packages, Processes Stores and Transfers Samples and Other Important Materials or Specimens. Coordinates the shipment and transfer of varied types of materials among the various departments and labs.
• Budget and Grants – prepares grants and submit preliminary budgets to Principal investigator, sponsor and clinical trials office. Assist in preparation for review. Collect, organize and submit as required. Follow up and track. Monitor budget throughout the trial.
• Decision making and problem solving – combine and evaluate information and data to make decisions about relative importance of information and choosing best solutions to solve problems. Resolve complex situations and refer non-solved issues to supervisor. Team player but highly independent role.
• Participate in special projects and perform other team related duties as required. Ongoing training as required.
• Travel to all sites at NYU involved in the projects, this may include Bellevue, Brooklyn and NYU. This requires time management, organization and flexibility. This also includes travel to study committee meetings.

ADDITIONAL POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Might require physical and manual dexterity needed to lift and support patients and calibrate equipment.