Research Coordinator Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health’s Pediatrics Division is seeking a Research Coordinator to support a diverse portfolio of clinical studies. You will coordinate day-to-day activities, recruit participants, obtain informed consent, collect data, and manage study visits under GCP and HIPAA guidelines.

Working with investigators, staff, patients, and families, you will ensure regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and timely communication with IRB and sponsors. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 0-1 years of research or clinical trial experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Enrollment - apply inclusion/exclusion criteria to identify and screen participants; support enrollment goals; obtain consent; schedule visits; gather records.
• Research Activities - collect patient information; abstract data from charts; use tracking tools; audit and update databases; prepare for visits.
• Study Regulations - maintain regulatory documents; conduct ongoing consent; submit documents to IRB/Office of Clinical Trials as needed.
• Clinical Competency - may include vitals/measurements, phlebotomy, specimen handling; in-house training provided.
• Continuous Learning - engage in ongoing education; participate in NYU-science research trainings.
• Reporting and Analysis - compile data; prepare reports for sponsors/regulators; perform primary data analysis.
• Submissions - assist in grant applications and site initiation activities; coordinate paperwork with sponsors.
• Participates in special projects and quality improvements as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator. The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes is seeking a Research Coordinator to support diverse portfolio of clinical research studies and trials. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day study activities, including recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, data collection, study visits, and regulatory support. The Research Coordinator works closely with investigators, research staff, patients, and families, and serves as a liaison with the IRB, sponsors, and funding agencies. The ideal candidate will help ensure research is conducted efficiently and in compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, and institutional requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Enrollment - Apply knowledge of study inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify and screen potential participants. Support recruitment and enrollment goals through outreach, collaboration with providers and internal teams, chart review, and community engagement. Discuss study opportunities with patients and families, obtain informed consent, schedule initial visits, and gather relevant information from medical records, referrals, and other recruitment sources. Review screening and enrollment documentation with the Principal Investigator, including eligibility, consent, and participant willingness to enroll.
• 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. Prepares for and conducts study visits, obtains and documents information within the time frame specified.
• Study Regulations - Aware of study regulatory status and helps keep an up to date copy of regulatory documents. Performs ongoing informed consent and follows through regularly with the patient/subjects and reminds them of visits and compliance. 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.
• Clinical Competency - Position may require competency in clinical responsibilities as per protocol such as vitals and/or weight and height, 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 and learning. Training programs are provided through the NYU and the office of science and research.
• Reporting and Analysis - Gathers and compiles data and assists in preparing 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.
• Submissions - Assists in the preparation of research applications and related activities such as grant submissions, study site initiation or study site visits. Collects and organizes required paperwork if required. Follows up and coordinates resolution of all issues to the sponsors.
• Participates in special projects, quality improvement efforts and performs other duties as required.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

May require local travel to other NYU Langone campuses.

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 Word, Excel, Access, Power Point 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:

Experience working in an academic medical center environment. Prior experience working with Research Protocols.

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.

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