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HSS Research Assistant in New York, New York
Overview
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Research Assistant
Med Staff - Dr. Lee
Full-Time
Overview:
The research assistant (RA) is an integral member of the orthopedic hand & upper extremity research team who participates in all aspects of research management, scientific study, manuscript preparation, authorship, and quality assurance. Day-to-day responsibilities of the RAs include consenting patients for research studies, obtaining clinical outcome scores, collecting data, collaborating with statisticians, writing abstracts and manuscripts, and preparing scientific presentations. The RA will have the opportunity to shadow the Orthopedic attendings in clinical and surgical arenas.
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
Spearheads 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.
Manages research funding budgets, payments and reimbursements.
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.
Leads 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.
Has opportunity to shadow the clinicians in the office and OR.
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, Master’s degree preferred
Certification preferred (or working towards)
Experience/Skills:
Experience in clinical research
Proficient use of computers and software
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Other Requirements
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Pay Range - Minimum
USD $19.78/Yr.
Pay Range - Maximum
USD $24.73/Yr.
Posted Date4 weeks ago(4/3/2024 2:59 PM)
Job ID2024-19165
LocationUS-NY-New York
CategoryResearch - All Openings
Emp StatusRegular Full-Time
Hours per Week35
ShiftDays