Hospital for Special Surgery · 2 weeks ago
Foot & Ankle Research Assistant I
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.35/hr - $35.51/hrHospital for Special Surgery is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology. The research assistant will participate in all aspects of research management, scientific study, manuscript preparation, authorship, and quality assurance within the Foot & Ankle research team.
Health CareMedical
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Experience in clinical research
Proficient use of computers and software
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Additional benefits consistent with the role
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
Founded in 1863
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (26)
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2023 (27)
2022 (32)
2021 (18)
2020 (27)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Tara M. McCoy
Chief Executive Officer, HSS Florida
Bill Donato
Senior Advisor Supply Chain
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