Research Coordinator

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 venipuncture, interview (structured or semi-formal), glean information from the
medical record, and process bio samples.
Clinical Competency – competency in phlebotomy technique, centrifuge, handling, storing, and shipping
of specimen. 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 – Researches, compiles, and consolidates data and conducts preliminary analyzes
to data collected for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Provides yearly progress reports
(Swiss National Science Foundation)
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 fund raising 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 Problems 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.