Research Assistant I

About the role

The successful candidate will assist in the synchronization of research activities under the direction of the Director and serve as a liaison between clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants. They will provide administrative and study-specific support for research activities, including providing timely reports to the Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health, and/or sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative & study specific support for research activities
• Participate in literature reviews, data collection & entry
• Aid in the development and build of Clinical Research Forms
• Aid in the recruitment process (conducts informed consent process for low risk prospective studies)
• Assure that research is done in an accurate, efficient manner while following all GCP guidelines
• Ensure that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate
• Facilitate completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.)
• Assist in patient care coordination by ensuring research specific protocols integrate well with the patient's clinical episode of care
• Maintain and enhance professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR and CJRC grand rounds, and internal training sessions

Requirements

• Scientific background required
• Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience
• Prior research experience
• Prior Epic experience
• Prior hospital experience
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient use of computers and software (specifically Microsoft based tools)
• Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus

Qualifications

Scientific background required. Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience. Prior research experience. Prior Epic experience. Prior hospital experience. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice. Excellent communication skills. Proficient use of computers and software (specifically Microsoft based tools). Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Skills

Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks). Superior oral and written communications skills.

Benefits

Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Pay

The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

Schedule

The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.