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　　Research Assistant

　　Full-Time

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The Research Assistant is an integral member of the research team responsible for a variety tasks essential to the conduct of clinical research. This position involves a great deal of patient contact as well as interaction with physicians of various specialties in the hospital. Duties include (but are not limited to) recruitment of patients, assessment of eligibility criteria, administration of questionnaires, coordination of study visits, drawing blood, obtaining specimen form the operating room, processing of biospecimens, obtaining regulatory approvals, and maintaining accurate databases. S/he will have proven abilities to work autonomously, bearing independent responsibility to ensure data accuracy and timely follow through of study procedures. Opportunities for mentorship, authorship, and presentation at academic conferences exist for the right candidate.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Identify, screen, recruit, obtain consent from patients for participation in research studies

　　Administer questionnaires, interviews in person, electronically, by mail or over phone

　　Coordinate patient visits; ensure protocol compliance

　　Prepare, submit, maintain study related materials/approvals for Institutional Review Board (IRB)

　　Schedule and set agendas for study team meetings; send notes afterwards (emphasis on action items)

　　Regularly report on progress towards project milestones

　　Organize and maintain all files and documents related to specific projects (electronic and physical files as applicable)

　　Design/maintain databases (i.e.REDCap), data collection forms, source documents, IRB documents, etc

　　Collect, process, store, ship blood/tissue/microbiome specimens (phlebotomy training provided as applicable)

　　Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts and presentations to disseminate study results/progress (includes proofing and editing, collection of financial disclosures

　　Assist in grant documents/submissions

　　Update curriculum vitae for PI’s and co-investigators as applicable

　　Create/maintain study specific instruction manuals and administrative training documents

　　Provide training to new-hire replacement upon leaving position

　　Qualifications

　　PREREQUISITES:

　　Bachelor’s degree

　　Commitment to stay in position for 2 years (24 months)

　　Clinical research experience preferred

　　Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Endnote

　　Excellent interpersonal skills

　　Strong time management, and organizational skills

　　Ability to use tact, discretion, and sound judgment when dealing with confidential information

　　Other Requirements

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　　Pay Range - Minimum

　　USD $19.78/Yr.

　　Pay Range - Maximum

　　USD $24.73/Yr.

　　Posted Date2 weeks ago(1/18/2024 9:18 PM)

　　Job ID2024-18883

　　LocationUS-NY-New York

　　CategoryResearch - All Openings

　　Emp StatusRegular Full-Time

　　Hours per Week35

　　ShiftDays