Associate Research Coordinator

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Position Summary:

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

The Associate Research Coordinator will support the research in the interdisciplinary and cutting-edge Digital Health and Computational Psychiatry Program in the Department of Psychiatry. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for providing moderate to advanced range of coordination for research studies concentrated in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress related disorders, social support, digital phenotyping and computational psychiatry. Research studies will be conducted in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Langone Health Emergency Departments. Duties include but not limited to recruitment, enrollment, collection, process, storage, and maintenance of research data, coordination of research studies.

Job Responsibilities:

Human Subjects' Research Recruitment- Interact and coordinate with Emergency

Department Clinicians and Staff (morning & night shift). Screen Emergency

Department Track Board for eligible study participants across NYU Langone Health Emergency Departments. Acquire informed consent from eligible participants. Reviews all the elements of the screening process with the Program Coordinator and the Principal Investigator that being: inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, documentation of the event and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.

Enrollment -Schedule and conduct baseline and follow-up assessments with study participants. Tasks include but not limited to interview (structured or semi-formal), glean information from the medical record, and administer psychometric questionnaires.

Clinical Competency- Competency in CAPS5 and dealing with vulnerable patient population. Clinical training and didactic competency tests may be required to perform basic procedures as part of position expectations. In house training and certification will be provided. Other trainings and competencies may be included as required.

Data Management Responsible for collecting and auditing patient information for the research project(s). This may include abstraction of data from the patient chart (e.g., laboratory or diagnostic test results, surgical/radiation treatments delivered, adverse drug reactions, etc); abstraction of data for publications, or data collection from outside physicians' offices. Audits and manages data from and into the database. Prepares forms and reports, compiles and analyses data, statistics, and other materials for reports. Conducts study visits, obtains, and documents information within the time frame specified.

Study Regulations Aware of study regulatory status and keep an up to date copy of regulatory documents. Assists with the informed consent process and ensure that the patient/subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study. Follows through regularly with the patient/subjects reminding them of visits and compliance. Monitors outward effects or issues regarding patient/subject safety and report this to the Program Coordinator and the Principal Investigator. As applicable, oversee the submission of necessary documents required by the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects' research (e.g., ensures the update and submission of necessary documents and/or forms to appropriate destination). Might prepare, audit, and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials, and provides other information in timely manner, as necessary.

Continuous Learning -Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development (training programs are provided through NYU Langone Health). Promotes own professional growth and development in research role and maintains current expertise in area of practice. Employee must demonstrate proof of ongoing research education. Serves as a resource to peers and works collaboratively with other disciplines within the area of expertise.

Reporting and Analysis Research, compiles, and consolidates data and conducts preliminary analyzes to data collected for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Provides yearly progress reports (NIMH NDA Archives; Washington Square Silver Center) to all necessary parties (e.g., the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the progress of the study. Formulates, prepares database, and generates preliminary measurement reports for review by the Principal Investigator. May complete assessments on study subjects/patients following protocol (with proper training); continues to follow-through with items and patients as part of the research study.

Grants Prepares and submit grant applications and other grants related an activity such as developing grants applications/proposals and fundraising activities as needed. Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission as needed. Follow up and coordinates resolution of all issues progress. Reports to the sponsors to fund medical research in the division.

Budget -Develops a preliminary draft budget and submit to the Program Coordinator and the Principal Investigator as needed. Reviews sponsor-proposed budget for adequate coverage and recommend changes as appropriate. Assists in the preparation of funding reports to funding agencies and helps identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and research studies. Monitor budget throughout trial/study.

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
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and work within a team environment
Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration.
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is preferred (required in some disciplines).
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
Experience working in an Academic Medical Center preferred
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Ability to travel to NYU Langone Health Emergency Departments

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

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