Research Data Associate * Must have bilingual fluency in Spanish and English *

NYU Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York, NY, is seeking a Research Data Associate to support NIH and PCORI-funded clinical research in pediatrics. The role involves recruiting participants, data management in RedCap, and collaboration across clinical and research teams.

The position requires Spanish fluency, strong communication, and experience with data tools such as Stata/R and Dedoose. Flexible hours and location may include remote or in-person work within the NYC area.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus one year related experience or equivalent.
• BA or BS in Public Health-related field or equivalent.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Experience with data management and basic analyses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment duties: recruit and enroll participants, obtain informed consent, screen using eligibility criteria, document outreach and enrollment.
• Research duties: literature searches, grant and manuscript submissions, translations, and dissemination materials.
• Data duties: create RedCap projects, enter and clean data, basic analyses with Stata/R, qualitative analysis with Dedoose.
• IRB duties: support IRB materials and study regulations binder upkeep.
• Medical chart review: extract vital signs/weight from electronic records at multiple sites.
• General duties: coordinate with PI and teams to meet study goals.

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Communication skills

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Writing ability

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Public Health-related field

Tools

RedCap

Excel

Stata

R

Dedoose

GIS

PowerPoint

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-rankmed 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 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 inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate. We are seeking a full-time Spanish-English bilingual Research Data Associate to support clinical research projects in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The Research Data Associate will work with Medical Center staff and departments, including Directors, Managers, Research Staff, and will interface with patients and their families.

The RDA will primarily support two major research projects funded by the NIH and PCORI, respectively. The NIH project aims to understand how the implementation of New York's Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waiver may contribute to mitigating social needs and promoting healthier feeding and activity practices in families. The PCORI project aims to use stakeholder-centered methodology to develop guardrails around the creation of AI-generated nutrition guidance for parents of young children.

The RDA will also support additional research projects. Dr. Duh-Leong focuses on how differences in environments and experiences shape early nutrition security ensuring sustainable access, affordability, and intake of healthful nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood. The research aims to understand how policies and programs may contribute to differences in healthy growth and well-being across the life course, with a particular emphasis on pediatric primary care interventions, adverse social determinants of health, and relational health.

Job Responsibilities

• Recruitment duties: RDA will primarily be recruiting research participants and obtaining informed consent. The RDA will recruit and enroll participants from the waiting room of a large public hospital. They will efficiently screen potential participants using study eligibility criteria and document outreach and enrollment activities. They will follow up with enrolled participants to complete assessments including semi-structured qualitative interviews and co-design workshops. They will track participants through the life course of the study.
• Research duties: The RDA may be responsible for conducting literature searches and systematic reviews to support research initiatives. The RDA may assist with preparing submissions for grants and manuscripts, ensuring timely completion of all required documents. The RDA may be responsible for translating project-related documents. Additional program duties are to assist with research dissemination efforts, including preparing PowerPoint presentations, posters, and other materials for conferences and publications.
• Data duties: The RDA will create projects and instruments on RedCap with training provided as needed and will enter all assessment data into RedCap and Excel. The RDA will assist with data cleaning and data management. The RDA will provide data entry, ensuring data quality and integrity. The RDA will learn how to perform basic data analysis, with an opportunity to use statistical software such as Stata and R. The RDA will also engage in qualitative data analysis using software such as Dedoose, so experience is preferred (and not required). Training will be provided by Dr. Duh-Leong and the study team as relevant and needed.
• IRB duties: The RDA will support the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials including the original protocol, amendments, updates, and renewals, as well as keeping track of all study team member requirements. The RDA will assist with the upkeep of the Study Regulations binder.
• Medical chart review duties: The RDA will complete medical chart review at study time points in order to collect vital signs, weight, and any applicable medical information. This includes using the medical record systems at Bellevue, NYU Langone Health, and NYU Langone Brooklyn, and requesting medical charts from other institutions where families may have transferred. The RDA will enter all medical chart review data into Redcap.
• General research administrative duties: The RDA will work closely with the PI, research team, and external collaborators to meet project goals and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• BA or BS in Public Health-related field or plus one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, demonstrated through experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and maintaining attention to detail in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively. A writing sample will be requested as part of the evaluation process.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Prior experience in health care settings and/or research level interviews is preferred, especially in roles that involve direct interaction with patients or community members.
• Comfortable conducting a high volume of phone calls.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is required.
• Facility with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience or interest in using Stata and/or R for data analysis, GIS for geospatial and Dedoose for qualitative analysis.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Flexible working hours and location (remote, in-person, off-site at community partners location on occasion). Weekend and evening hours may be required.
• Comfortable working with people and in sensitive situations including in busy clinical settings.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong commitment to health equity and addressing social determinants of health.

This 1-2 year position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing future careers in population health, medicine, health policy, or any field focused on addressing maternal and child health and the social determinants of health particularly those seeking hands-on experience in participant recruitment and engagement.

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.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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