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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate.
The Research Data Associate will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Program
Coordinator, Research Coordinators, and the study team on a range of NIH and foundation funded studies with a
programmatic research targeting sleep health disparities and ADRD reduction in minoritized populations. The Research
Data Associate (RDA) will be responsible for providing basic to moderate range of coordination for Research studies
conducted at the ARISE-DP program, Healthy Brain Aging and Sleep Center (HBASC). The RDA assists with recruitment,
enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection and study coordination. Performs intra-operative monitoring and
serves as liaison with the IRB and the internal and external funding agencies. Ensures accurate execution of research
protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, IRB and required obligations to patient/subject, Principal
Investigator, research team and sponsor. The RDA assists with study activities in conjunction with the Research
Coordinator and PI. The RDA works on different assignments and tasks between projects based on real-time needs of
project and interests of the individual. Interfaces directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators in support of
the clinical trials if applicable. Works under general supervision.
This position will join a dedicated and ambitious team that is focused on targeting ADRD reduction and sleep health
disparities in minority populations, and providing the opportunity to build an academic pipeline shepherding
underrepresented minority scholars from the undergraduate to faculty levels in sleep and neuroscience research.
Job Responsibilities:
Interact with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner. Collaborate with various personnel that may be involved in assisting with specific aspects in the study.
Recruit and screen potential participants for eligibility to the study remotely and in-person.
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.
Assist with the informed consent process and ensure that the subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study.
Utilize established methodologies to collect patient information for the research project(s); gather and compile data, statistics and other materials as needed.
Input clinical and non-clinical data into the database and or case report forms.
Extract data for publications.
May perform library searches and retrieve reference materials from various sources; request articles from medical journals.
Compile data and assist in consolidating and analyzing data for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Review data with supervisor and then provide reports to all parties (e.g., data and safety monitoring committee, the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the progress of the study.
Ensure protocol compliance. Follow standard steps regarding eligibility criteria, follow up process, and documentation.
Support the day-to-day operations of the projects.
Organize and maintain research records.
Mail study recruitment materials, and other study-related materials to participants.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the research study and procedures.
Provide materials for IRB submissions and maintain regulatory records and activities.
Act, 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.
Assist the PI, Program Coordinator, and Research Coordinator in carrying out all aims of the project(s).
Participate in publications and research presentations, if interested.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
May require competency in performing EKG, phlebotomy technique, centrifuge, handling, storing and shipping of specimens. 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
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have an 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:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, public health, health education or a related field. Prior experience in a health care settings and/or research level interviews
Prior patient education experience
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $51,243.96 - $51,243.96 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.