Research Data Associate - Brooklyn - Per Diem

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate - Brooklyn - Per Diem. The research data associate is responsible for providing direct data and/or clinical research support for clinical trials, studies, and general research, under direct supervision. This role is based at the NYULH Brooklyn Clinical Research Center, working with a multi-disciplinary research team dedicated to conducting clinical research in the community.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes established quantitative and qualitative methodologies to collect patient, partner, staff, and/or trainee information for research and evaluation projects.
• Inputs clinical and nonclinical data into databases and/or case report forms.
• Extracts data for publications or collects data from outside physicians' offices.
• Performs library searches, retrieves reference materials, and requests articles from medical journals.
• Ensures protocol compliance, including eligibility criteria, follow-up processes, and documentation.
• Compiles and analyzes data for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Reviews data with supervisors and provides progress reports to relevant parties.
• Recruits and screens potential patients/subjects for study eligibility.
• Interacts with patients/subjects and families professionally and courteously.
• Collaborates with various personnel involved in specific study aspects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of host institution policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB approvals).
• Maintains regular contact with patients, encourages visit reminders, and ensures compliance with research protocols.
• Gathers, packages, stores, and transfers slides, samples, and other materials.
• Coordinates the shipment and transfer of materials among departments and labs.
• Completes assessments on study subjects/patients per protocol (with proper training) and follows through with research-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, public health, health education, or a related field.
• Prior experience in healthcare or research settings.
• Patient education experience.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and software applications (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, Dedoose, Atlas.ti).
• Familiarity with medical terminology and scientific literature.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care, with a focus on patient safety and well-being.
• Proficiency in another language is a plus.

About Us

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State and the second largest in the nation. Our network includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. We also operate 12 community medicine sites, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center offering educational, vocational, and social support programs.

At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to create an environment where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity and value individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with a supportive and comprehensive benefits and wellness package, focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The salary range for this role is $21.94 - $28.16 hourly, with actual salaries depending on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.