(Clinical) Research Associate

About the Role

This is a per diem position with variable hours based on study needs, operational priorities, and candidate availability, offering scheduling flexibility. The role requires availability for early morning shifts (as early as 4:00 a.m.) and evening shifts (after 6:00 p.m.), as determined in coordination with the research team. This role involves clinical research data collection, interaction with human subjects, and the maintenance of clinical research data. This role does not include bench science research.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a team of full-time Research Associates, Project Manager, and other study staff to contribute to shared study operations.
• Perform study procedures primarily in dialysis centers across all five boroughs of New York City, with occasional work in inpatient, outpatient, or other clinical settings.
• Conduct in-person and remote (over the phone, email, or text) patient recruitment, data collection, and follow-up visits of participants who are enrolled in clinical trials and cohort studies.
• Conduct chart abstractions to ascertain clinical data.
• Administer behavioral, exercise and other interventions.
• Report enrollment, follow-up, and retention rates for clinical trials and cohort studies.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical trials and cohort studies.
• Perform specimen processing and storage.
• Maintain study databases by entering, cleaning, and verifying data for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate communication between study sites, clinical staff, and research team members to ensure protocol adherence and timely data collection.
• Participate in study team meetings and contribute to protocol development, recruitment strategies, regulatory submissions, and process improvement discussions.
• Assist in the development and pilot testing of study instruments, surveys, and data collection tools.
• Prepare study materials such as recruitment flyers, participant packets, and consent forms.
• Schedule and document study visits, maintaining detailed logs for tracking participant flow and study progress.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for presentations and publications.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional policies related to participant safety, confidentiality, and data management.
• Monitor study supplies and coordinate with laboratory and clinical teams to ensure proper inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with quality assurance activities, including source document verification and internal audits.
• Support grant and budget tracking, including study reimbursements and invoicing for multicenter projects.
• After a period of time working with the research team, the candidate will be expected to train newly hired Research Associates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in the study design, data collection, blood processing technique, and other aspects of the research.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.