Research Data Associate

Position Summary

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

In this role, the successful candidate the research data associate is responsible for providing direct data and/or clinical research support of clinical trials, studies, and general research, under direct supervision. Works with clinical research center, CTSI, Beyond Bridges, and other medical center staff, including directors, managers, clinical information systems, research nursing, and regulatory services, and staff in other NYU Langone Health departments as needed.

May also interface with patients and their families, community partners, and high school, undergraduate, and medical students and other clinical research center trainees. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, an understanding of medical research processes, and a genuine commitment to patient care and the communities we serve. The role is based at the NYULH Brooklyn Clinical Research Center with a multi-disciplinary research team that is dedicated to conducting clinical research in the community.

• Utilizes established quantitative and qualitative methodologies to collect patient, partner, staff, and/or trainee information for both research and evaluation project(s); gathers and compiles data, statistics, and other materials as needed. Inputs clinical and nonclinical data into the database and/or case report forms. Extracts data for publications or provides data collection from outside physicians offices.
• Ensures protocol compliance. Follows standard steps regarding eligibility criteria, follow-up process and documentation.
• 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.
• Interacts with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner. Collaborates with various personnel that may be involved with specific aspects in the study.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Participate in scientific publications.

• Associate's degree plus one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to manage time and work well under pressure.
• Computer literate with proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Internet applications.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, public health, health education, or a related field.
• Prior experience in healthcare or research settings.
• Prior patient education experience.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant software applications (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics), including qualitative research tools (e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti).
• Familiarity with medical terminology and the ability to…