Research Data Associate

Description

Part-time

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Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for providing direct data and/or clinical research in support of clinical trials, studies and general research under direct supervision. Works with School of Medicine and Medical Center staff and departments, including Directors, Managers, Clinical Information Systems, Research Nursing and Regulatory Services. May also interface with patients and their families.

Job Responsibilities:

Utilizes established methodologies to collect patient information for the research project(s); gathers and compiles data, statistics and other materials as needed. Inputs clinical and non-clinical data into the database and or case report forms. Extracts data for publications, or provides data collection from outside physicians offices. May perform library searches and retrieve reference materials from various sources; request articles from medical journals.

Ensures protocol compliance. Follows standard steps regarding eligibility criteria, follow-up process and documentation.

Compiles data and assists in consolidating and analyzing data for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Reviews data with supervisor and then provides reports to all parties (e.g., data and safety monitoring committee, the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the progress of the study.

Recruits and the screens of potential subjects for eligibility to the study.

Interacts with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner. Collaborates with various personnel that may be involved in assisting with specific aspects in the study.

Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures of the host institution where the study is being conducted, including the regulatory requirements such as IRB and other approvals if necessary.

Acts as an internal auditor during quarterly internal audits for other studies, is aware of study regulatory status and keeps an up to date copy of regulatory documents.

May complete assessments on study subjects/patients per protocol (with proper training); continue to follow-through with items and patients as part of research study. May (if proper training has occurred) draw patients/subjects blood, perform EKG, and or take vital signs. May be required to travel to study initiation (that is, where sponsor teaches protocol to PI and CRC).

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities: This is a part-time research assistant position. This is an ideal position for someone interested in pursuing a PhD in health economics health policy, health services research, or a similar field, positions in health policy, health care consulting, or data scientist. I would be happy to provide mentorship on this process (happy to do this regardless too). The RDA would be responsible for a combination of data collection/analysis, literature reviews, background research, administrative tasks, and would have opportunities to be involved in and contribute to variety of research projects. Through this work, RDAs would gain skills and knowledge in causal inference, data analysis, health care policies and payment systems, recent issues/trends in health care policy and the delivery system. There is flexibility to tailor the position to the background and goals of the analyst.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Associate's degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a BA/BS or higher in economics/epidemiology/demography/statistics/similar field, an interest in health policy/economics and quantitative methods, and data management/analysis experience using statistical software (e.g., Stata, SAS, R).

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU School of Medicine's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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Posted on : Tue, 12 Feb 2019 07:16:34 GMT