Clinical Research Associate Surgery CSTAR Long and Manhattan

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for conducting independent basic science experimentation based on research conducted in the assigned laboratory under the mentorship of a senior scientist. Individual is expected to seek to build a portfolio of research accomplishments in preparation for acquiring a higher degree in biomedical research or medicine.

This role involves clinical research data collection, interaction with human subjects, and the maintenance of clinical research date data - this role does not include bench science research
Performs in-person and over-the-phone participant recruitment.
Performs data collection over the phone, by email or in dialysis centers, in-patient, and out-patient settings (or other clinical settings).
Performs in-person and over-the-phone follow-up of participants who are enrolled in clinical trials and cohort studies.
Conducts chart abstractions to ascertain clinical data
Administers behavioral, exercise and other interventions in clinical settings. Reports enrollment, follow-up, and retention rates for clinical trials and cohort studies.
Prepares and maintains Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for clinical trials and cohort studies.
Performs specimen processing and storage.
Maintains study databases by entering, cleaning, and verifying data for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinates communication between study sites, clinical staff, and research team members to ensure protocol adherence and timely data collection.
Participates in study team meetings and contributes to protocol development, recruitment strategies, regulatory submissions, and process improvement discussions.
Assists in the development and pilot testing of study instruments, surveys, and data collection tools.
Prepares study materials such as recruitment flyers, participant packets, and consent forms.
Schedules and documents study visits, maintaining detailed logs for tracking participant flow and study progress.
Assists in the preparation of reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for presentations and publications.
Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional policies related to participant safety, confidentiality, and data management.
Monitors study supplies and coordinates with laboratory and clinical teams to ensure proper inventory and equipment maintenance.
Assists with quality assurance activities, including source document verification and internal audits.
Supports grant and budget tracking, including study reimbursements and invoicing for multicenter projects.
After a period of time working with the research team, the candidate will be expected to train newly hired Research Associates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in the study design, data collection, blood processing technique, and other aspects of the research.

• After a period of time working in the laboratory, the candidate will be expected to train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique and performance.
• Generates hypotheses and designs and performs experiments to test them.
• Executes multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.
• Records all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings.
• Based on results, independently suggests and tests modifications to protocols.
• Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
• Communicates results and collaborates with other professionals in the lab.
• Demonstrates a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project.
• Presents findings at lab meeting, responds to challenges, and participates in exchanges of ideas to advance the science.
• Reads and understands relevant scientific literature.
• Contributes to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication.
• Participates in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommends…