Research Coordinator

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator.

The Research Coordinator will work at NYU Grossman School of Medicine on two main research projects. The first study is entitled, INtegrating CuLtUral aspects into Diabetes Education (INCLUDE). The second study is titled, " A Mobile Health Intervention to Reduce Diabetes Disparities in Chinese Americans. Both studies are directed by Dr. Lu Hu, as Principal Investigator (PI). The research coordinator will assist the PI in ensuring the accurate execution of the study protocol in accordance with IRB and sponsor regulations. The research coordinator will obtain informed consent and administer aspects of the study protocol to physician volunteers. She/he/they will transfer data from study subjects, standardized patients, and other forms to a format suitable for analysis by the data scientist. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for setting up, distributing, and recording payment of all participant incentives. She/he/they will interface directly with participants to provide education about the study and obtain informed consent, and provide updates about the studys progress and any issues that arise. She/he/they will also be responsible for study-related administrative duties, including procuring supplies, scheduling meetings, and maintaining equipment. She/he/they will also conduct qualitative analysis of both audio and video recordings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Human Subjects’ Research – Assists in the submission of necessary documents required by the NYUGSOM Institutional Review Board (IRB), in order to obtain approval to conduct human subject’s research. Secures accurate signatures and forward documents and/or forms to appropriate destination. Ensures the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Responsible Conduct of Research. Monitors any outward effects or issues regarding participant safety and report this to the appropriate party.
• Oversees enrollment statistics and provides other information in timely manner to the PI, as necessary.
• Study Regulations – Aware of study regulatory status and keeps an up to date copy of regulatory documents. Assists with the informed consent process and ensures that participants fully understand what is required of them throughout the study. Follows through regularly with participants, reminding them of participation dates and answering all questions. Monitors any outward effects or issues regarding participant safety and reports this to the Principal Investigator.
• Data Management – Responsible for transferring information from surveys and forms completed by participants, standardized patients, and trained observers to various sources to analyzable formats (e.g. Excel).
• Recruitment – Screens potential participants across NYULH and partner institutions across New York City. Will assist in recruiting eligible participants through connections made by program leadership, participant referrals, and announcement at existing didactic sessions (e.g. noon conference for medicine residents). Obtains informed consent from participants.
• Continuous Learning - Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development (training programs are provided through the SOM). Promotes own professional growth and development in research role and maintains current expertise in area of practice. Serves as a resource to peers and works collaboratively with other disciplines within the area of expertise.
• Reporting and Analysis – Prepares brief reports to share preliminary findings. Provides updates on study progress to the study team including Principal Investigator.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving – Combines and evaluates information and data to make decisions about relative importance of information and choosing the best solution to solve problems. Resolves complex situations and refers non solved issues and questions with recommendation to supervisor.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health or equivalent in a related discipline and 0-1 years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills. Must be able to work under the direction of supervision. Ability to operate research related equipment. Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as World, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred. Prior experience working with Research Protocols. Experience working in an academic medical center environment. Experience in research coordination and project management. Experience working on a health equity, medical education, and/or health services research. Experience in conducting literature searches. Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese.

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

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