The Inflammatory Arthritis Center of Excellence is seeking a full-time research assistant for a term beginning in June 2020, with a minimum two-year commitment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain clinical research experience for anyone planning to take two gap years. Position details are below:
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Location: Inflammatory Arthritis Center of
Excellence, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Principal Investigator: Vivian Bykerk, MD
Research Focus: Rheumatology
Ideal Candidate: Graduating senior on medical school
track
(Preferred) Start Date: June 1 2020
Starting Salary: $40,000
Minimum Commitment: 2 years (24 months)
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The
Research Assistant is an integral member of the research team responsible for a
variety tasks essential to the conduct of clinical research. This position
involves a great deal of patient contact as well as interaction with physicians
of various specialties in the hospital. Duties include (but are not limited to)
recruitment of patients, assessment of eligibility criteria, administration of
questionnaires, coordination of study visits, drawing blood, obtaining specimen
from the operating room, processing of biospecimens, obtaining regulatory
approvals, and maintaining accurate databases. S/he will have proven abilities
to work autonomously, bearing independent responsibility to ensure data
accuracy and timely follow through of study procedures. Opportunities for mentorship,
authorship, and presentation at rheumatology meetings exist for the right
candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Identify,
screen, recruit, obtain consent from patients for participation in research
studies
·
Administer
questionnaires, interviews in person, by mail, and/or by phone
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Coordinate
patient visits, ensure protocol compliance
·
Prepare
and submit study related materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for
regulatory approvals
·
Regularly
report on progress towards milestones
·
Organize
and maintain all files and documents related to specific projects
·
Design/maintain
databases, data collection forms, source documents, patient files
·
Collect,
process, store, ship blood/tissue/microbiome specimens (phlebotomy training
provided as applicable)
·
Collect
samples from the Operating Room
·
Prepare
and submit abstracts, manuscripts and presentations to disseminate study
results/progress
·
Assist
in grant documents/submissions
PREREQUISITES:
·
Bachelor’s
degree
·
Clinical
research experience preferred
·
Facility
with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Endnote
·
Excellent
interpersonal skills
·
Strong time management, and organizational skills
·
Ability
to use tact, discretion, and sound judgment when dealing with confidential
information
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY: Send
resume, transcripts (unofficial), and cover letter by email to:
Caroline
Reidy MPH
Manager,
Inflammatory Arthritis Center of Excellence
