Foot & Ankle Research Assistant

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Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

The research assistant (RA) is an integral member of the Foot & Ankle research team who participates in all aspects of research management, scientific study, manuscript preparation, authorship, and quality assurance. The RA will have the opportunity to shadow orthopaedic attendings in clinical and surgical settings.

• Conduct the informed consent process and oversee patient enrollment (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training).
• Act as a resource for patients enrolled in clinical studies.
• Act as a liaison between physicians and study participants.
• Lead efforts to meet patient enrollment targets related to independent research studies.
• Manage data collection for research studies, including but not limited to collecting clinical data directly from patients, performing measurements for applicable studies, and managing the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol.
• Ensure timely data collection and entry.
• Ensure accuracy of personnel transcribing data from a paper case report form (CRF) into an electronic format.
• Manage and execute all IRB submissions and ensure timeliness and accuracy of these submissions and no lapses in approvals for the study.
• Represent the Principal Investigator in departmental audits as well as external audits performed by representatives of the sponsor for each clinical research project. Work closely with HSS internal monitor for guidance on these activities.
• Prioritize and schedule work activities to ensure workflow is controlled and meets the department’s needs. Communicate and maintain institutional/departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, improvement initiatives and external legal regulations/regulatory requirements.
• Participate in weekly research meetings and updates and manage multiple research projects.
• Participate in clinical, bench and cadaveric research studies.
• Have opportunities for authorship of scientific studies.

A qualified candidate has exceptional written and oral communication skills and utilizes these skills in an effective manner to interface with a broad range of surgeons, clinical staff, management, external sponsors, and patients at HSS.

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience in clinical research
• Proficient use of computers and software
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

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