Research Assistant

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Hospital for Special Surgery (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 this 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.

Emp Status: Regular Full Time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

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 final salary will be determined based on various factors, including scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and Fair Market Value evaluation.

• 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, and maintain study‑related materials/approvals for Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Schedule and set agendas for study team meetings; send meeting notes afterward (emphasis on action items).
• Regularly report on progress toward project milestones.
• Organize and maintain all files and documents related to specific projects (electronic and physical files as applicable).
• Design and maintain databases (e.g., 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 and maintain study‑specific instruction manuals and administrative training documents.
• Provide training to new‑hire replacements upon leaving position.

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

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.