Research Data Associate

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate.

The Department of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine is looking for a well-qualified part-time Research Data Associate (RDA) to join their project team. The RDA will work collaboratively with the Research Scientist, Research Coordinators, and study team on medication and behavioral clinical research trials and longitudinal studies at the Department of Psychiatry. The RDA will work under guidance with the research team to support them in the initiation and coordination of research activities in the most optimal fashion. S/he will work with study team members to ensure the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPPA, and required obligations to subjects, Principal Investigator, research team, and sponsor. The RDA will have direct interface with study participants, and act as a liaison with several internal parties at NYU Langone Health that may include: CTSI, CBRD, Pharmacy, Clinical Information Systems, Regulatory Services including the IRB, and other NYU cores as needed.
The RDA will be responsible for conducting and tracking phone screen administration, scheduling and consenting participants, administering study assessments, coordinating study transportation and schedules, monitoring and triggering reimbursement, tracking subjects and study procedures, entering and cleaning study data, administering neurocognitive testing, self-report questionnaires, and collecting and maintaining data as needed. The incumbent will support the lead RC to provide weekly enrollment and other progress reports to the PI and research team. The RDA will also assist in coordinating day-to-day study operations, scheduling, and participant activities as needed. The RDA will also assist in the regulatory processes and submissions for all studies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Finding and reporting on recruitment resources, tracking administration, and scheduling study visits. Must escalate issues as needed to management, and coordinate resolutions with RCs.
• Conduct phone screening of potential participants for eligibility of the studies.
• Review all elements of the phone screening process with the Principal Investigator, study investigators, and the clinicians including potential inclusion/exclusion criteria, complete informed consent, documentation of events, and the subjects willingness to participate in the study.
• Maintain and organize files and databases for all recruitment activities for all studies.
• Develop and disseminate recruitment progress reports to the principal investigator and other study team members.
• Conduct informed consent for eligible participants and ensure that the participants fully understand what is required of them throughout the study.
• Track participant flow through the study; update tracking logs in an accurate and timely manner; schedule participants for study visits; send retention letters as needed.
• Assist participants in completing questionnaires, administer self-report assessments, & study tasks on study participants as needed.
• Complete and document subject reimbursement.
• Accompany participants to their study appointments; this includes appointments with the CTSI, CBRD, the pharmacy, and the Center for Brain Imaging and the Neurology Department, if needed.
• Complete data entry in a timely manner, resolve data queries, obtain missing information, and maintain participants charts, case report forms, enrollment logs, and all participants records.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with study team members.
• Coordinate study activities through open communication with the research team, Principal Investigator, and clinical staff, and site staff.
• Complete data entry in a timely manner, resolve data queries, obtain missing information, and maintain participants charts, case report forms, enrollment logs, and all participants records.
• Support the research scientist in addressing regulatory requirements and documentation.
• Conduct neurofeedback sessions in accordance with study protocols.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Associate's degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, public health, health education or a related field. Prior experience in a health care settings and/or research level interviews
Prior patient education experience

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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