Research Coordinator - Radiology Research Job New York New York USA,Healthcare

Location: New York

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator. This NIH-funded project, led by Drs. Erika Raven and Jelle Veraart, focuses on improving women's brain health by identifying why the menopause transition may increase the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Using longitudinal neuroimaging, plasma proteomics, and detailed clinical assessments of a prospective cohort, the study examines how hormonal changes and menopausal hormone therapy influence brain aging and cognitive outcomes.

The goal is to define sex-specific biomarkers and risk profiles that support earlier detection, more precise prevention, and clinically meaningful strategies to protect women's health across midlife and aging.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing moderate to advanced range of coordination of Research studies conducted at the Medical Center, assists with the recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection and study coordination activities. Performs intra-operative monitoring and serves as liaison with internal and external funding agencies. Ensures the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and required obligations to patient/subject, Principal Investigator, Research Team and sponsor.

Interfaces directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigator in support of the clinical trials if applicable. Establishes liaisons with relevant parties at the Medical Center that may include:
Research Nurses, Research Pharmacists, Program Managers, Medical Technicians, Clinical Information Systems and regulatory Services. Might assist in the initiation and management of research studies. Works under general direction

Job Responsibilities:

Study Coordination & Regulatory Compliance

Independently manage the day-to-day operations of the study, exercising judgment to resolve protocol deviations, scheduling conflicts, and other non-routine issues as they arise, escalating to the PIs only when appropriate.
Interpret and apply IRB and sponsor requirements; prepare, submit, and track continuing reviews, amendments, and reportable events, determining the appropriate course of action for ambiguous or non-routine regulatory situations.

Participant Recruitment, Screening & Eligibility Determination

Independently review medical records and screening data against complex study eligibility criteria; exercise judgment on borderline or ambiguous cases and make enrollment recommendations to the Principal Investigators.
Lead the informed consent process, ensuring participants understand study procedures, risks, and rights; manage enrollment, scheduling, and long-term follow-up of a prospective cohort.

Data Collection & Quality Oversight

Coordinate and, where applicable, assist with MRI data collection, cognitive testing, and survey administration; select and adapt procedures to participant-specific circumstances (e.g., menopause status, scheduling constraints) within study guidelines.
Oversee blood sample collection, storage, and shipping logistics for the plasma proteomics component of the study, ensuring compliance with protocol and chain-of-custody requirements.

Data Analysis, Reporting & Team Liaison

Consolidate and analyze longitudinal clinical, imaging, and biomarker data; identify trends and data quality issues, and prepare summaries and recommendations that inform manuscript development and study reporting.
Serve as primary Liaison between PIs, study team members, core facilities, and external collaborators, exercising discretion in coordinating cross-functional study activities.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

This NIH-funded project, led by Drs. Erika Raven and Jelle Veraart, focuses on improving women's brain health by identifying why the menopause transition may increase the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Using longitudinal neuroimaging, plasma proteomics, and detailed clinical assessments of a prospective cohort, the study examines how hormonal changes and menopausal hormone therapy influence brain aging and cognitive outcomes.

The goal is to define sex-specific biomarkers and risk profiles that support earlier detection, more precise prevention, and clinically meaningful strategies to protect women's health across midlife and aging.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related…