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Senior Research Coordinator at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Senior Research Coordinator

Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NY, US

3 days ago

Senior Research Coordinator

Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NY, US

3 days ago
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About the Role

The Senior Research Coordinator oversees and coordinates daily research operations for the Bronx site of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study/Women's Interagency HIV Study Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS). This role involves direct supervision of research staff, managing participant recruitment and retention, ensuring protocol adherence and regulatory compliance, and maintaining quality assurance. The position collaborates with leadership to evaluate operational effectiveness, identify improvements, and implement procedures to support research objectives, data integrity, and participant engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate daily research activities at the Bronx MWCCS site, ensuring adherence to approved study protocols, institutional policies, and established operating procedures.
  • Coordinate research activities among investigators, study coordinators, laboratory personnel, data management staff, and other research collaborators.
  • Monitor study operations, identify procedural deficiencies and operational challenges, and recommend improvements.
  • Coordinate implementation of approved operational improvements and standardized procedures.
  • Organize and conduct staff meetings, training sessions, and operational planning activities.
  • Conduct research visits and perform study-related activities as needed.
  • Directly supervise nine research staff members, including coordinating work assignments, monitoring productivity, evaluating performance, and providing guidance.
  • Oversee onboarding, orientation, and training of research personnel.
  • Develop and conduct periodic skills assessments and competency training.
  • Monitor staff certifications and required training.
  • Participate in recruitment and selection activities for research staff.
  • Identify staff performance concerns, recommend corrective measures, and support performance improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate and oversee Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, renewals, and other regulatory documentation.
  • Monitor compliance with approved research protocols, informed consent requirements, participant confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular quality assurance reviews of research activities, staff adherence to study procedures, and documentation.
  • Identify protocol deviations, documentation discrepancies, and compliance concerns; recommend corrective actions and coordinate implementation.
  • Assist in preparing for internal and external study monitoring visits, regulatory reviews, and audits.
  • Maintain accurate and organized regulatory records and ensure timely completion of study documentation.
  • Oversee participant recruitment, scheduling, tracking, and follow-up activities.
  • Monitor cohort retention rates, identify trends and barriers, and recommend strategies to improve participant engagement.
  • Coordinate implementation of approved participant retention initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Collaborate in overseeing and managing activities of the Bronx site Community Advisory Board.
  • Assist with the development and distribution of participant newsletters and other study-related communications.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with study participants, community representatives, and research collaborators.
  • Oversee adherence to data collection and documentation procedures.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of study data and coordinate with data management personnel to resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor research activity metrics, including participant recruitment, retention, protocol compliance, and staff performance.
  • Prepare and provide regular operational reports and study updates.
  • Assist with preparation of annual reports, study progress summaries, and other research documentation.
  • Collaborate in reviewing research procedures and recommending modifications.
  • Assist with the development, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures, training materials, and study-related documentation.
  • Participate in research team meetings and collaborate to address operational issues.
  • Support study-related presentations, reports, and other research activities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, biological sciences, public health, psychology, or related discipline.
  • Five years of progressively responsible clinical or human subjects research experience, including experience coordinating research protocols and study operations.
  • Prior experience supervising, training, or providing functional oversight to research personnel.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IRB requirements, human subjects protection, research protocols, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with participant recruitment, cohort retention, quality assurance, and research data management.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to independently prioritize assignments, evaluate operational concerns, and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Proficiency with research databases, electronic data collection systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be able to move freely between offices to work with and supervise staff.

Skills

  • Research Operations
  • Protocol Adherence
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Training and Development
  • IRB Submissions
  • Participant Recruitment
  • Participant Retention
  • Data Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Microsoft Office Applications

Location

  • Bronx

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • Five years of experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $75,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

  • The Senior Research Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily research operations for the Bronx site of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study/Women's Interagency HIV Study Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS).