Posted
Fri., Feb. 19
Position Description
The Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a clinical research assistant. This position involves a great deal of patient contact as well as interaction with physicians of various specialties in the hospital.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying, screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent from patients for participation in research studies
- Administering questionnaires, interviews in person, electronically, by mail or over phone
- Coordinating patient visits; ensure protocol compliance
- Preparing, submitting, and maintaining study related materials/approvals for Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Scheduling and setting agendas for study team meetings; sending notes afterwards (emphasis on action items)
- Reporting on progress towards project milestones
- Organizing and maintain all files and documents related to specific projects (electronic and physical files as applicable)
- Designing and maintaining databases (i.e.REDCap), data collection forms, source documents, IRB documents, etc
- Collecting, processing, storing, and shipping blood/tissue/microbiome specimens (phlebotomy training provided as applicable)
- Preparing and submitting abstracts, manuscripts and presentations to disseminate study results/progress (includes proofing and editing, collection of financial disclosures
- Assisting in grant documents/submissions
- Updating curriculum vitae for PI’s and co-investigators as applicable
- Creating and maintaining study specific instruction manuals and administrative training documents
- Providing training to new-hire replacement upon leaving position
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Clinical research experience a plus
- Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Endnote a plus
Time Commitment
Full-time, with a two-year commitment.
Compensation
$40K
Apply
To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and transcript on Handshake, or email those materials to Kristen Glaser.
