NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 11 hours ago
Research Scientist 4
Staten Island, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expThe NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Research Scientist 4 to oversee compliance and quality in research operations, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations while fostering partnerships within the research community.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates in the development and maintenance of the Post-Approval Monitoring Program
Reviews reports and corrective actions
Conducts ongoing education and training or other process improvement initiatives based on the Program’s results
Leads preparation and conducts compliance and quality reviews, investigations of unanticipated problems and non-compliance, in a thorough and professional manner
Writes reports with corrective actions
Communicates findings with investigators, compliance committees, and appropriate parties and conducts education and training throughout the monitoring process with the ability to recommend further training from the education manager
Requires some travel and on location monitoring as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field
Conducting post-approval monitoring activities for human and animal research
Ongoing monitoring and observation of clinical and laboratory practices relative to approved IRB and IACUC protocols
Educating and building partnerships with members of the research community
Collaborates in the development and maintenance of the Post-Approval Monitoring Program
Reviews reports and corrective actions
Conducts ongoing education and training or other process improvement initiatives based on the Program's results
Leads preparation and conducts compliance and quality reviews, investigations of unanticipated problems and non-compliance
Writes reports with corrective actions
Communicates findings with investigators, compliance committees, and appropriate parties
Conducts education and training throughout the monitoring process
Ability to recommend further training from the education manager
Some travel and on location monitoring as needed
Preferred
Certified by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Society of Clinical Data Management (SCDM), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), or a comparable professional organization
Direct interaction with Federal Drug Administration (FDA), National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), or pharmaceutical monitors
Attending monitoring visits
Responding to monitoring action items
Resolving monitoring queries
Drafting and implementing Corrective and Preventive Action Plans (CAPAs)
Two years' experience of Compliance monitoring
Five years' experience conducting human subjects research
Experience managing multiple studies under various research protocols
Benefits
New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) insurance
Generous sick leave and vacation package
Vesting in the NYS pension fund
Deferred compensation plan
Tuition reimbursement
Dental and optical coverage
Telecommuting work plan is negotiable
Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan
Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance and Disability insurance
Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially
Five (5) days paid personal leave each year
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA)
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills
Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees
Company
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.
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