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Research Coordinator, Brooklyn

NYU Langone

Research Coordinator, Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NYU GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedInGlassdoorIndeedFacebookTwitter and Instagram.

     

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator.

    The Center for Bio-specimen Research and Development is a centralized infrastructure, launched to provide support to the clinical research community with the acquisition, processing, storage, and distribution of biospecimens (tissue, biofluids) for clinical trials and biomedical research projects. The Biorepository works closely under the general direction of the Center Director with Lab Management, Sample Management-Inventory, and documenting clinical data in the LIMS database.

    Position Summary:

    The Research Coordinator works closely with the Principal Investigator to coordinate the collection, processing and distribution of human tissue and biofluids for the biorepository; ensures accurate data entry and management, quality assurance and organization.

     

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    • Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research projects: organizing the study workflow through completion of the project; determining patient/sample eligibility; collecting clinical data; maintaining study documentation
    • Supports Pathologist and Research Scientist in the development of specific projects
    • Reviews pathology reports and documents for accuracy and completeness
    • Ensures data entry in LabVantage data base is accurate
    • Submits research project reports
    • Understands the principles of all research tests performed in research clinical trials
    • Writes and revises relevant Standard Operating Procedures and/or work instructions
    • Ensures good coordination and communication with research nurses and research coordinators when tissue specimens are requested
    • Helps in repository audits
    • Performs bench work as needed
    • Assists on day-to-day biorepository operations
    • Performs quality assurance of samples by verifying labeling, packaging, and sample quantities in accordance with regulatory and protocol guidelines
    • Assists on monthly billing on research and clinical studies
    • Maintains adequate lab supplies inventory; assists on ordering lab supplies.
    • Performs all responsibilities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, CAP accreditation, established guidelines and work instructions, and appropriate industry and Good Clinical Practices standards.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned

     

    ADDITIONAL POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Communication and Relationship to Other Staff: Maintain confidentiality of all research information Excels in cooperation, collaboration and communication with all NYULH employees Communicate professionally and precisely with staff and clients Maintain a professional working relationship with all staff and clients Communicate ideas, problems, and suggestions in a timely and effective manner

    Judgement/decision-making: Is able to recognize problems as they occur, and through the application of appropriate policy/procedure, determines and/or recommends the appropriate solution. Must be able to troubleshoot. Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties; asks appropriate questions when in doubt and utilizes reference sources/materials to ensure accuracy. Advises appropriate personnel of situations/problems requiring intervention or follow-up attention.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    To qualify you must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related field. Minimum of two years of progressively responsible project coordination experience, preferably in a research setting. Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications. Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers. Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently. Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration. Ability to operate research related equipment Ability to work and make decisions independently. Time management skills and ability to multitask. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems: Ability to work well under pressure.

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Masters Degree in life science or health-related field with 1+ years of clinical or research laboratory experience. Excellent interpersonal communication both through technology and in person. Good analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems, ability to solve non-routine issues. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting

     

    Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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