Research Assistant (1 year, renewable)

Position: Research Assistant I (1 year, renewable)

Location: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City

SUMMARY:

The research assistant (RA) is an integral member of the Foot & Ankle research team who participates in all aspects of research management, scientific study, manuscript preparation, authorship, and quality assurance. The RA will have the opportunity to shadow orthopedic attendings in clinical and surgical settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts the informed consent process and oversees patient enrollment (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training)
• Act as a resource for patients enrolled in clinical studies.
• Act as a liaison between physicians and study participants
• Lead efforts to meet patient enrollment targets related to independent research studies. 
• Manages data collection for research studies including but not limited to collecting clinical data directly from patients, performing measurements for applicable studies, and managing the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol.  
• Ensures timely data collection and entry.
• Ensures accuracy of personnel transcribing data from a paper case report form (CRF) into an electronic format. 
• Manages and executes all IRB submissions and ensures timeliness and accuracy of these submissions and no lapses in approvals for the study. 
• Represents the Principal Investigator in departmental audits as well as external audits performed by representatives of the sponsor for each clinical research project.  Works closely with HSS internal monitor for guidance on these activities.
• Prioritizes and schedules work activities to ensure that workflow is controlled and meets the need of the department. Communicates and maintains institutional/departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, improvement initiatives and external legal regulations/regulatory requirements. 
• Participates in weekly research meetings and updates and manages multiple research projects.
• Participates in clinical, bench and cadaveric research studies.
• Has opportunities for authorship of scientific studies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A qualified candidate has exceptional written and oral communication skills and utilizes these skills in an effective manner to interface with a broad range of surgeons, clinical staff, management, external sponsors, and patients at HSS. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Training:   

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience/Skills:                

• Experience in clinical research
• Proficient use of computers and software
• Outstanding interpersonal skills