Per Diem (Clinical) Research Associate

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate.

This role involves clinical research data collection, interaction with human subjects, and the maintenance of clinical research date data this role does
not include bench science research.
This is a per diem position with variable hours based on study needs, operational priorities, and candidates availability, offering scheduling flexibility; the role requires availability for early morning shifts (as early as 4:00 a.m.) and evening shifts (after 6:00 p.m.), as determined in coordination with the research team.
Work collaboratively with a team of full-time Research Associates, Project Manager, and other study staff to contribute to shared study operations.
Performs study procedures primarily in dialysis centers across all five boroughs of New York City, with occasional work in inpatient, outpatient, or other clinical settings.
Conducts in-person and remote (over the phone, email, or text) patient
recruitment, data collection, and follow-up visits of participants who are enrolled in clinical trials and cohort studies.
Conducts chart abstractions to ascertain clinical data.
Administers behavioral, exercise and other interventions.
Reports enrollment, follow-up, and retention rates for clinical trials and cohort studies.
Prepares and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinicaltrials and cohort studies.
Performs specimen processing and storage.
Maintains study databases by entering, cleaning, and verifying data for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinates communication between study sites, clinical staff, and research team members to ensure protocol adherence and timely data collection.
Participates in study team meetings and contributes to protocol development, recruitment strategies, regulatory submissions, and processimprovement discussions.
Assists in the development and pilot testing of study instruments, surveys, and data collection tools.
Prepares study materials such as recruitment flyers, participant packets, and consent forms.
Schedules and documents study visits, maintaining detailed logs for tracking participant flow and study progress.
Assists in the preparation of reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for presentations and publications.
Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional policies related to participant safety, confidentiality, and data management.
Monitors study supplies and coordinates with laboratory and clinical teamsto ensure proper inventory and equipment maintenance.
Assists with quality assurance activities, including source document verification and internal audits.
Supports grant and budget tracking, including study reimbursements and invoicing for multicenter projects.
After a period of time working with the research team, the candidate will be expected to train newly hired Research Associates, graduate students, and
postdoctoral fellows in the study design, data collection, blood processing technique, and other aspects of the research.

Job Responsibilities:

• After a period of time working in the laboratory, the candidate will be expected to train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique and performance.
• Generates hypotheses and designs and performs experiments to test them.
• Executes multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.
• Records all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings.
• Based on results, independently suggests and tests modifications to protocols.
• Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
• Communicates results and collaborates with other professionals in the lab.
• Demonstrates a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project.
• Presents findings at lab meeting, responds to challenges, and participates in exchanges of ideas to advance the science.
• Reads and understands relevant scientific literature.
• Contributes to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication.
• Participates in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommends modifications to the Principal Investigator.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
This role involves clinical research data collection, interaction with human
subjects, and the maintenance of clinical research date data this role does
not include bench science research.
This is a per diem position with variable hours based on study needs,
operational priorities, and candidates availability, offering scheduling
flexibility; the role requires availability for early morning shifts (as early as
4:00 a.m.) and evening shifts (after 6:00 p.m.), as determined in
coordination with the research team.
Work collaboratively with a team of full-time Research Associates, Project
Manager, and other study staff to contribute to shared study operations.
Performs study procedures primarily in dialysis centers across all five
boroughs of New York City, with occasional work in inpatient, outpatient, or
other clinical settings.
Conducts in-person and remote (over the phone, email, or text) patient
recruitment, data collection, and follow-up visits of participants who are
enrolled in clinical trials and cohort studies.
Conducts chart abstractions to ascertain clinical data.
Administers behavioral, exercise and other interventions.
Reports enrollment, follow-up, and retention rates for clinical trials and
cohort studies.
Prepares and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical
trials and cohort studies.
Performs specimen processing and storage.
Maintains study databases by entering, cleaning, and verifying data for
accuracy and completeness.
Coordinates communication between study sites, clinical staff, and research
team members to ensure protocol adherence and timely data collection.
Participates in study team meetings and contributes to protocol
development, recruitment strategies, regulatory submissions, and process
improvement discussions.
Assists in the development and pilot testing of study instruments, surveys,
and data collection tools.
Prepares study materials such as recruitment flyers, participant packets,
and consent forms.
Schedules and documents study visits, maintaining detailed logs for tracking
participant flow and study progress.
Assists in the preparation of reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for
presentations and publications.
Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional
policies related to participant safety, confidentiality, and data management.
Monitors study supplies and coordinates with laboratory and clinical teams
to ensure proper inventory and equipment maintenance.
Assists with quality assurance activities, including source document
verification and internal audits.
Supports grant and budget tracking, including study reimbursements and
invoicing for multicenter projects.
After a period of time working with the research team, the candidate will be
expected to train newly hired Research Associates, graduate students, and
postdoctoral fellows in the study design, data collection, blood processing
technique, and other aspects of the research.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences. A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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