Research Assistant I

Hospital for Special Surgery; East River (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York seeks a Research Assistant to join the Foot & Ankle research team. You will participate in all aspects of research management, manuscript preparation, and quality assurance, with opportunities to shadow orthopedic attendings in clinical and surgical settings.

The role emphasizes enrollment targets, data collection, IRB submissions, and collaboration with physicians, sponsors, and study staff, offering growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research
• Proficient use of computers and software
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts the informed consent process and oversees patient enrollment
• Act as a resource for patients enrolled in clinical studies
• Lead efforts to meet patient enrollment targets related to independent research studies
• Manages data collection for research studies including collecting clinical data from patients and performing measurements
• Ensures timely data collection and entry
• Ensures accuracy of data transcription from paper CRFs to electronic format
• Manages IRB submissions and ensures timeliness and compliance
• Represents the Principal Investigator in audits and coordinates with internal monitors
• Prioritizes and schedules work to meet department needs and complies with policies
• Participates in weekly research meetings and manages multiple projects
• Participates in clinical, bench and cadaveric research studies
• Has opportunities for authorship of scientific studies

Skills

Experience in clinical research

Interpersonal skills

Computers & software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

How you move is why we’re here. ®

Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Part time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $23.90 - $36.54. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

SUMMARY:

The research assistant (RA) is an integral member of the Foot & Ankle research team who participates in all aspects of research management, scientific study, manuscript preparation, authorship, and quality assurance. The RA will have the opportunity to shadow orthopaedic attendings in clinical and surgical settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts the informed consent process and oversees patient enrollment (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training)
• Act as a resource for patients enrolled in clinical studies.
• Act as a liaison between physicians and study participants
• Lead efforts to meet patient enrollment targets related to independent research studies.
• Manages data collection for research studies including but not limited to collecting clinical data directly from patients, performing measurements for applicable studies, and managing the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol.
• Ensures timely data collection and entry.
• Ensures accuracy of personnel transcribing data from a paper case report form (CRF) into an electronic format.
• Manages and executes all IRB submissions and ensures timeliness and accuracy of these submissions and no lapses in approvals for the study.
• Represents the Principal Investigator in departmental audits as well as external audits performed by representatives of the sponsor for each clinical research project. Works closely with HSS internal monitor for guidance on these activities.
• Prioritizes and schedules work activities to ensure that workflow is controlled and meets the need of the department. Communicates and maintains institutional/departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, improvement initiatives and external legal regulations/regulatory requirements.
• Participates in weekly research meetings and updates and manages multiple research projects.
• Participates in clinical, bench and cadaveric research studies.
• Has opportunities for authorship of scientific studies.

QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate has exceptional written and oral communication skills and utilizes these skills in an effective manner to interface with a broad range of surgeons, clinical staff, management, external sponsors, and patients at HSS.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience/Skills

• Experience in clinical research
• Proficient use of computers and software
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

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.