Job ID: 2024-16536 Type: Research # of Openings: 1 Category: Exempt Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Overview
The Research Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring institutional and investigator compliance with institutional policies and procedures as well as federal and state law and regulations. The position will also entail supporting career development activities for junior faculty as well as participation in academic initiatives and activities within the division.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Research Coordinator will:
Work with PI to develop study protocols and protocol amendments for the IRB as needed, including the development of new measures.
Manage data collection, analysis and cleaning, performing regular audits to ensure that the data collected are complete and accurate, and that the research is being conducted as outlined in the protocol.
Develop appropriate progress reports for the PI, study funding agency and the IRB.
Assist PI with preparation of grant proposals (new and competing renewals). Assist the faculty in the in gathering the required documents and data needed to prepare grant applications. Secure related supporting letters and attachments required for grants and contracts. Confirm that the appropriate resources are available, which are needed by the PI.
Arrange meetings of study partners, develop meeting agendas, and facilitate meeting
Facilitate the preparation of conference abstracts, oral presentations, and poster presentations, and participate in the development of manuscripts for publication.
Partner with departmental IT resources in the development of databases; data coding manuals and data entry guidelines. Train staff and interns to collect and enter data appropriately.
Manage the collection of data from importable and exportable formats for rapid dissemination to PIs and sponsors.
Ensure that adverse events and protocol deviations are submitted to the IRB.
Represent the study at internal and external academic meeting. Act as a liaison to project partners to discuss new procedures that could be implemented.
Determine staffing needs to ensure efficient and appropriate coverage, and recommend appropriate changes to staffing patterns as needed. Manage staff performance and valuate the quality of work providing timely and corrective feedback as needed.
Participate in identifying and assisting junior faculty in career development activities.
Recruit, acclimate, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student research interns.
Work with Departmental Administrator to develop and monitor project budgets.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of related experience. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Speaks clearly and expresses self well in one-on-one conversations and groups;
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have the ability to apply technology to resolve problems.
Must demonstrate proven knowledge of SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software and ability to perform data analysis.
Outstanding judgment, initiative, and attention to detail are essential. Must be able manage competing priorities while supporting more than one PI.
Can be relied upon to ensure that activities within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget.
Outline project goals and timelines and reviews progress at defined intervals.
Ability to work well in a team setting and independently is essential.
Here are some of the key contacts and primary interfaces:
Principal Investigators (PI)/Mentors: The PI/mentor is the leader of the research project and the coordinator's direct supervisor. They will provide guidance, direction, and oversee the overall research project. Coordinator will report to Dr. Fernand Bteich, Dr. Carolina Bernabe Ramirez and Dr. Bahar Laderian.
Study Team Members: This could include research assistants, nurses, statisticians, and other personnel involved in the research. The coordinator will collaborate with them to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently.
Study Participants: The coordinator may interact with participants to explain the study, obtain informed consent, schedule appointments, and collect data.
Institutional Review Board (IRB): The IRB is the committee that reviews and approves research studies to ensure they meet ethical and safety standards. The coordinator may need to prepare and submit documents to the IRB.
Independence of Action:
Coordinator will receive close supervision and follow detailed instructions. He may gain more independence as they gain experience.
