Research Associate, ACIPCL

Cardiovascular Research Foundation is hiring a Research Associate for its Advanced Cardiac Imaging & Physiology Core Laboratories. The role analyzes and interprets patient imaging and physiology data for clinical trials, while supporting trial documentation, data tracking, quality control, and analyst training.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a point person for assigned trials
• Responsible for setting up new trial documentation, Case Report Forms, Technician Worksheets; uses templates and makes revisions for assigned projects or clients
• Becomes familiar with protocols and sub studies for assigned projects or clients. Creates or revises, as needed, dedicated study materials for review by Core Lab Director or designee
• Creates initial database/excel spreadsheet to track work
• Acquires images, logs work that is being completed
• Archives, digitizes, controls the quality, and performs measurements and image interpretation of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), Virtual Histology (VH)-IVUS, optical coherence tomography (OCT), near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), physiology recordings, CT, MR, and any other imaging modalities received in the core lab related to ongoing trials
• Follows training IVUS, VH-IVUS, OCT, NIRS, CT, MR, physiology and any other intravascular imaging modalities to maintain consistency of readings
• Responsible for analysis of assigned trials
• Receives and answers queries; contacts site coordinators or PIs and works with the sponsor to resolve issues
• May be responsible for data entry, management activities, or any other task assigned for the completion of projects within the core laboratory
• Supports the onboarding, training, and ongoing development of new analysts by providing guidance on core laboratory processes, study-specific requirements, image analysis methodologies, quality standards, and operational workflows to ensure consistency and adherence to established procedures
• Responsible for additional research, presentation, and academic activities assigned
• Additional duties as assigned

Preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology and morphology of the heart
• Medical Terminology
• Heart Morphology Knowledge

Benefits

• Choice of health plans include medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax travel expenses through TransitChek program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Fourteen paid holidays each year
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 2 pre-determined days per week in our mid-town office

Company

• Nonprofit interventional cardiovascular research and education organization
• New York, New York, USA
• http://www.crf.org/
• Founded in 1991
• 51-200 employees

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering or Life Sciences
• 0 - 2 years working experience in a medical, academic or pharmaceutical environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, good follow-up and judgment
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with staff, physicians, nurses, managers, trial sponsors and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively when reading and writing e-mail, letters, Manual of Operations, Case Report Forms and other reports or company documents
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems relating to intravascular images
• Knowledge of medical terminology and morphology of the heart

Required skills

• Cardiac Morphology, Intravascular Image Analysis, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

Preferred skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology and morphology of the heart

Experience

• Entry level