Research Data Associate

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Research Data Associate to support clinical trials and research initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will interact with patients, gather essential data, and ensure compliance with protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while working alongside talented professionals committed to improving health outcomes. If you're passionate about research and patient care, this role is a perfect fit for you, providing a rewarding environment where your efforts will make a tangible impact in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree and one year of related experience.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in science or public health.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and families professionally and courteously.
• Gather and manage clinical research data and materials.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data collection

Patient interaction

Regulatory compliance

Statistical analysis

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Tools

Database management

Clinical information systems

Job description

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, 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, diversity, 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 diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , __Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing 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. May also interface with patients and their families.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Gathers, properly packages, stores, and transfers slides, samples, and other important materials. Coordinates the shipment and transfer of varied types of materials among the various departments and labs.
• May 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. May be required to travel to study initiation (that is, where sponsor teaches protocol to PI and CRC).
• Ensures protocol compliance. Follows standard steps regarding eligibility criteria, follow-up process, and documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures of the host institution where the study is being conducted, including the regulatory requirements such as IRB and other approvals if necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Utilizes established methodologies to collect patient information for the research project(s); gathers and compiles data, statistics, and other materials as needed. Inputs 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.
• 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.
• Recruits and screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have an Associate'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 setting and/or research level interviews. Prior patient education experience.

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.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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