Research Assistant, Orthopedic Trauma and Metabolic Bone Disease

Job Start Date: May 18, 2026

Location: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City

Department: Orthopedic Trauma and Metabolic Bone Disease

Hours per week: 35

Paid: Roughly $43,261 annually ($23.77/hour)

We are looking for a research assistant to work with Joseph Lane, MD and Jeri Nieves, PhD as a clinical research assistant and research coordinator on various studies in the realm of metabolic bone disease. 

The successful applicant must be available for at least a FULL 24 months. 

Depending on which studies are active, specific duties can include:

• Recruit patients into research protocols
• Obtain consent from study participants
• Maintain compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
• Administer questionnaires to patients in person, by mail, and by phone
• Act as a liaison between physicians, physician’s office staff, and study participants
• Coordinate patient visits with physician schedules 
• Be a contact person for patients to call regarding questions regarding study protocols 
• Create case report forms for each study 
• Create REDCap database/data entry into REDCap 
• Data entry into an electronic database 
• Obtain tissue samples as required
• Help create abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations of study results 
• Assist in grant submission and creation of study protocols  
• Occasionally scribe for Dr. Lane during patient visits 
• Assist with small animal (i.e. mice) surgeries, monitor animals, and perform biomechanical analyses such as gait and range of motion testing

Necessary Skills:

• Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Excellent writing skills

The successful applicant for the position of Research Assistant will be an organized individual who is able to conduct clinical research studies. He or she will be flexible, as the job description may evolve as studies progress. The Research Assistant will have access to the medical records of patients and should appreciate this privilege, maintaining strict confidentiality with all patient medical data. The Research Assistant will also have good interpersonal skills, as he or she will be interfacing directly with patients on a routine basis. The applicant must be available on site at the hospital. Dr. Lane and Dr. Nieves would like an applicant who has aspirations in the medical field. 

To apply, please email a CV, unofficial transcript, cover letter (addressed to Dr. Lane and Dr. Nieves) to Erin Sullivan (sullivane@hss.edu) AND Nicholas Haddad (haddadn@hss.edu). If you are applying on Handshake, please email us with these items to confirm receipt of your application. Thank you!