Research Assistant

Location: New York

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

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
**** JOB DESCRIPTION*
* ** YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
** 0-2 years experience in clinical research

Bachelor’s degree or working towards

Scientific background required

Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience.

** YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
** Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization. Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks). Superior oral and written communications skills.

** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* * Maintains standard of care patient reported outcomes for all preop and post op time points for surgical patients. Follow up with patients for timely completion of all assigned surveys by phone, email and in person.
* Conducts the informed consent process on IRB approved studies (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training; good clinical practice of sponsored studies).
* Manages data collection specific to research studies including but not limited to the performance of observational measurements for research studies, collection of clinical data from patients directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol.
* Spearheads efforts to meet patient enrollment targets related to independent research studies.  To that end, develops and implements various recruitment strategies.
* Under supervision from a clinical research coordinator or research manager assists with IRB submissions for initial approvals, re-approvals, and amendments. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of submissions and no lapses in approvals for the study.
* Assists the Principal Investigator in departmental audits as well as external audits performed by representatives of the sponsor for each clinical research project they manage.  Consults with HSS internal monitor for guidance on these activities.
* Collaborates with the research team and research administration, as needed, to ensure that research subjects are treated in accordance with all mandated requirements.  Ensures that standards regarding subject registration, protocol specific tests, and required documentation are adhered to.  Reports deviations as appropriate and resolves issues when possible.  Escalates issues to supervisor as needed.
* Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, professional affiliations, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of research data…