Research Assistant I - Metabolic Bone

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I – Metabolic Bone

Department of Medicine

Location: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

Research Focus: Skeletal health in orthopedics and endocrinology

Starting Salary: $42K

Minimum Commitment: 2 years (24 months)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant (RA) in the skeletal health in orthopedics and endocrinology program is an integral member of the research team responsible for a variety of tasks essential to the conduct of clinical research. This position involves a great deal of patient contact as well as interaction with physicians of various specialties in the hospital. Duties include (but are not limited to) recruitment of patients, assessment of eligibility criteria, administration of questionnaires, coordination of study visits, drawing blood (phlebotomy training will be provided), obtaining specimen from the operating room, processing of biospecimens, obtaining regulatory approvals, and maintaining accurate databases. S/he will work as part of our team and have a unique role managing specific protocols, including the responsibility to ensure data accuracy and timely follow-through of study procedures. There are opportunities for authorship of papers and abstracts, and presentation at academic conferences.  RAs are mentored by Dr. Stein as well as senior members of the research team.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, screen, recruit, obtain consent from patients for participation in research studies 
• Administer questionnaires, interviews in-person, electronically, by mail, or over phone
• Coordinate patient visits; ensure protocol compliance 
• Prepare, submit, maintain study-related materials/approvals for Institutional Review Board (IRB) 
• Schedule and set agendas for study team meetings; send meeting notes afterwards (emphasis on action items)
• Regularly report on progress towards project milestones 
• Organize and maintain all files and documents related to specific projects (electronic and physical files as applicable)
• Design/maintain databases (i.e., REDCap), data collection forms, source documents, IRB documents, etc.
• Collect, process, store, ship blood/tissue/microbiome specimens (phlebotomy training provided as applicable)
• Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations to disseminate study results/progress (includes proofing and editing, collection of financial disclosures, etc.) 
• Assist in grant documents/submissions
• Update curriculum vitae for PIs and co-investigators as applicable 
• Create/maintain study-specific instruction manuals and administrative training documents
• Provide training to new-hire replacement upon leaving position

PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Clinical research experience preferred
• Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills 
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and sound judgment when dealing with confidential information

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY:  Upload resume, transcripts (unofficial), and cover letter