(Clinical) Research Associate

NYU Langone Health is an academic medical and research institution committed to medical education, scientific research, patient care, equity, and inclusion. The Clinical Research Associate will support clinical trials and cohort studies through participant recruitment, clinical data collection, study coordination, specimen processing, database maintenance, regulatory compliance, and research reporting, primarily in dialysis centers across New York City.

Responsibilities

After a period of time working in the laboratory, the candidate will be expected to train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique and performance

Generates hypotheses and designs and performs experiments to test them

Executes multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently

Records all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings

Based on results, independently suggests and tests modifications to protocols

Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications

Communicates results and collaborates with other professionals in the lab

Demonstrates a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project

Presents findings at lab meeting, responds to challenges, and participates in exchanges of ideas to advance the science

Reads and understands relevant scientific literature

Contributes to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication

Participates in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommends modifications to the Principal Investigator

This role involves clinical research data collection, interaction with human subjects, and the maintenance of clinical research date data this role does not include bench science research

This is a per diem position with variable hours based on study needs, operational priorities, and candidates availability, offering scheduling flexibility; the role requires availability for early morning shifts (as early as 4:00 a.m.) and evening shifts (after 6:00 p.m.), as determined in coordination with the research team

Work collaboratively with a team of full-time Research Associates, Project Manager, and other study staff to contribute to shared study operations

Performs study procedures primarily in dialysis centers across all five boroughs of New York City, with occasional work in inpatient, outpatient, or other clinical settings

Conducts in-person and remote (over the phone, email, or text) patient recruitment, data collection, and follow-up visits of participants who are enrolled in clinical trials and cohort studies

Conducts chart abstractions to ascertain clinical data

Administers behavioral, exercise and other interventions

Reports enrollment, follow-up, and retention rates for clinical trials and cohort studies

Prepares and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical trials and cohort studies

Performs specimen processing and storage

Maintains study databases by entering, cleaning, and verifying data for accuracy and completeness

Coordinates communication between study sites, clinical staff, and research team members to ensure protocol adherence and timely data collection

Participates in study team meetings and contributes to protocol development, recruitment strategies, regulatory submissions, and process improvement discussions

Assists in the development and pilot testing of study instruments, surveys, and data collection tools

Prepares study materials such as recruitment flyers, participant packets, and consent forms

Schedules and documents study visits, maintaining detailed logs for tracking participant flow and study progress

Assists in the preparation of reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for presentations and publications

Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional policies related to participant safety, confidentiality, and data management

Monitors study supplies and coordinates with laboratory and clinical teams to ensure proper inventory and equipment maintenance

Assists with quality assurance activities, including source document verification and internal audits

Supports grant and budget tracking, including study reimbursements and invoicing for multicenter projects

After a period of time working with the research team, the candidate will be expected to train newly hired Research Associates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in the study design, data collection, blood processing technique, and other aspects of the research

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Financial security benefits

A generous time-off program

Employee resources groups for peer support

A holistic employee wellness program focused on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

Extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family

Company

Integrated academic health system for patient care, education, and research

New York, New York, USA

https://nyulangone.org/

Founded in 1841

10001+ employees

Qualifications

College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences

A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years

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

A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Biomedical Sciences Degree, Physical Sciences Degree

Experience

Entry level